Production Manager - Hawthorne, California
1 day ago
Job description
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
We are seeking a highly driven Production Manager to lead production and launch site operations that will oversee end-to-end manufacturing, integration, and launch operations for our cutting-edge lunar rover program. This role will lead all production floor activities, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensure readiness for launch campaigns, and manage the operational infrastructure required to deliver mission-critical hardware on time and to the highest quality standards.
What you'll do:
Production & Integration Management
- Oversee daily production operations, including machining, assembly, integration, and upstream testing of lunar rover hardware
- Ensure adherence to manufacturing schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations
- Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance to resolve technical issues rapidly
- Implement Lean/6S manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and reduce waste
- Maintain adherence to AS9100 standards
- Balance development initiatives with production goals
Launch Site Operations
- Planning and coordination of flight article transportation, staging, launch preparation
- Oversee ground support equipment (GSE) readiness and allocation
- Coordinate launch campaign activities with mission control, range operations, and logistics partners
- Manage coordination and team execution at the launch site, including coordination with launch provider, setup planning, staffing, and compliance with safety protocols
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Direct cross-functional teams, including production technicians, avionics, test engineers, and launch crews
- Foster a safety-first culture and enforce workplace safety policies
- Mentor and train staff to develop operational excellence and mission readiness skills
Operational Planning & Reporting
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production and launch readiness
- Manage budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation for both production and launch site operations
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on schedule, risks, and mitigation strategies
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Aerospace Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace, spacecraft, or high-tech manufacturing operations
- Proven leadership in production, integration, and/or launch site management
- Strong knowledge of aerospace hardware handling, cleanroom operations, industry standard manufacturing processes and flight hardware verification
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement methods
- Exceptional communication and cross-team coordination skills
Preferred Qualification
- Experience with lunar surface mission hardware or robotic rover systems
- Familiarity with launch site operations and coordination with space launch providers
- PMP or similar project management certification
- Experience with taking a product through development to NPI production
Benefits and Perks
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Home office set-up reimbursement
- Fully flexible and remote-friendly work environment
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Monthly social hour with food and drinks
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