You will oversee a distributed team while spearheading innovative AI initiatives—such as AI-driven defect detection, predictive quality analytics, automated root cause analysis, inspection data processing, and process optimization—to support high-reliability missile propulsion, precision strike, hypersonics, seekers, fuzes, sensors, and related systems. 3+ years demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or leading adoption of AI/ML tools, applications, or data-driven solutions in quality, manufacturing, inspection, or engineering contexts (e.g., predictive analytics, computer vision for defect detection, automated process monitoring, or AI-augmented root cause analysis).