Build Reliability Manager

Astrolab; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is seeking a meticulous Build Reliability Manager in Hawthorne, CA to lead a team ensuring top quality and reliability from components to final assembly.

You will work with design, production, and QA to improve manufacturing processes and documentation, with a focus on DFx, inspection, and problem resolution. The role demands proven leadership in manufacturing quality, strong analytical skills, and experience applying Six Sigma/Lean methods in complex production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, build reliability, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering/quality function.

Responsibilities

• Lead build out of build reliability team.
• Drive process improvement across design, inventory, manufacturing, integration, and test.
• Define and document inspection requirements and procedures.
• Create training for production and inspection processes.
• Plan, test, and train to ensure quality at increasing production volumes.
• Contain non-conforming hardware and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with design to improve DFM and align requirements with production rate.

Skills

Quality assurance

Build reliability

Design engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Quality systems

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Inspection equipment

Statistical tools

Quality management tools (Six Sigma, SPC)

Job description

Compensation: $170,000 - $195,000 / year

Department: Quality

Location: Hawthorne, California

Compensation: $170,000 - $195,000 / year

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 meticulous and experienced Build Reliability Manager to join our dynamic team. The role involves ensuring that our manufacturing facility is meeting the highest standards of Quality and Reliability. The Build Reliability team will be key in maintaining our commitment to excellence, from component inspection to final assembly verification.

What you'll do:

• Lead build out of build reliability team
• Process improvement activities across the organization including design, inventory, manufacturing, integration, test, inspection, etc.
• Define and document inspection requirements and procedures
• Create training for production and inspection processes
• Author planning, test plans, and training to execute processes and collect data, ensuring efficient and stable quality at increasing production volumes
• Contain non-conforming hardware in collaboration with quality, production, and design groups to ensure systemic issues are corrected, and risk is managed for the fleet
• Work closely with design teams to improve DFM and requirement fulfillment. Aggressively modify requirements and manufacturing process where design intent and production rate are incompatible
• Conduct build quality reviews to identify repeat and high impact issues. Drive corrective action

What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, build reliability, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering or quality function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space-grade materials and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of environmental testing for space applications
• Experience with managing Quality processes and system rollouts
• Proven track record in implementing quality systems in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in quality management tools like Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC
• Familiarity with CAD software, inspection equipment, and statistical analysis tools
• Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality issues
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, technical projects, or engineering initiatives in a manufacturing or product development environment.

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
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks