Aerospace Manufacturing Director — Scale Prototyping Teams

Astromecha; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program and transparent stock option plan

Self-managed and flexible time-off policy

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Astromecha in San Francisco is looking for a Director of Manufacturing to lead the manufacturing function, ensuring alignment between design intent and manufacturability. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in aerospace or similar environments, demonstrating exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, flexible time-off, and a supportive work environment dedicated to fostering innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace or complex hardware environments.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technical leadership roles.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams in high-mix, low-volume settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing function at Astro Mechanica.
• Develop manufacturing strategies aligned with design, cost, and schedule.
• Establish and scale in-house manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Precision machining

Cost management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering fluency

Job description

Astromecha in San Francisco is looking for a Director of Manufacturing to lead the manufacturing function, ensuring alignment between design intent and manufacturability. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in aerospace or similar environments, demonstrating exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, flexible time-off, and a supportive work environment dedicated to fostering innovation and growth.