Aerospace Composites Production Manager

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Composites Manufacturing Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations in Mountain View, CA. You will supervise a team of 10–20 technicians, ensure on-time delivery, uphold safety and quality, and drive improvements across processes and training.

The role requires manufacturing experience in aerospace or composites, strong leadership, and a commitment to ISO 9001 compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related field, or 4 additional years of experience.
• 5 years of industrial engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and shop floor operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of 10-20 Composites Technicians with skill levels ranging from new hires to highly skilled.
• Assign daily work, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback through regular one-on-ones, quarterly reviews, and annual performance evaluations.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure schedule adherence and quality standards.
• Actively participate in technician training, skill development, and cross-functional training initiatives.
• Provide daily production priorities and ensure alignment across shifts and teams.
• Audit flight hardware quality and enforce adherence to specifications and workmanship standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing processes

Production planning

Quality assurance

ISO 9001

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Composite materials

Aerospace production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Composites Manufacturing Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations in Mountain View, CA. You will supervise a team of 10–20 technicians, ensure on-time delivery, uphold safety and quality, and drive improvements across processes and training.

The role requires manufacturing experience in aerospace or composites, strong leadership, and a commitment to ISO 9001 compliance.