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Posted 4 weeks agoSr. Director Manufacturing - Space
1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of space product manufacturing across a portfolio of ~10 products, including production readiness, rate ramp, quality, and delivery performance Own tactical execution across manufacturing operations, including: Material planning and production scheduling Supply chain coordination and input on supplier performance Quality execution, compliance, and defect reduction Daily/weekly operating cadence to ensure commitments are met Drive the transition from engineering
Requirements
- requirements for space systems Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, quality, supply chain, programs, and finance to deliver on cost, schedule, and performance commitments Partner with Global Operations to: Ensure alignment to enterprise initiatives, policies, and governance Drive adoption of standard tools and systems, including Oracle Fusion Implement consistent processes, metrics, and reporting across sites Support enterprise-wide continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related technical or equivalent combination of education, training, and
- experience in manufacturing or operations
- experience required with minimum 7-10 years of direct managerial
- experience leading space hardware manufacturing organizations, including responsibility for both strategic leadership and tactical execution Demonstrated success transitioning products from engineering development into production at scale Deep expertise in space manufacturing standards and requirements, including IPC J-STD and applicable space addenda, as well as quality and mission assurance frameworks Strong understanding of material planning, supply chain operations, and quality systems in
- Experience operating within complex, regulated environments (defense, aerospace, or space) Track record of leading cross-functional teams and influencing across engineering, operations, and program organizations
- Experience implementing or operating within enterprise ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion or equivalent) Demonstrated ability to drive operational discipline while leading transformation and standardization efforts Collaborative leadership style with ability to work effectively across segment and enterprise (Global Operations) structures Other
- Experience with multi-product space portfolios, including payloads, avionics, and space subsystems Background in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing transitioning to higher-rate production