Composites Manufacturing Production Manager

Intuitive Machines; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems seeks a driven Composites Manufacturing Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations in Mountain View, CA. You will direct a 10–20 person team, ensure on-time delivery of flight hardware, and maintain strict quality and safety standards.

The role requires engineering/manufacturing expertise, 5 years in industrial engineering, and familiarity with composite processes. A Lean/Six Sigma background and ISO 9001 experience are valued. Full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Manufacturing/Materials Science or related field; four additional years of experience may substitute.
• 5 years of industrial engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and shop floor operations.
• Experience in composite manufacturing or aerospace production environments preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of 10-20 Composites Technicians with varied skill levels.
• Assign daily work, monitor performance, and provide feedback through reviews.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure schedule adherence and quality.
• Participate in technician training, skill development, and cross-functional training.
• Provide daily production priorities and alignment across shifts and teams.
• Audit flight hardware quality and enforce specifications and workmanship standards.
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions to reduce defects.
• Implement and maintain ISO 9001 compliance within the composites area.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements to reduce waste.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Production planning

Shop floor operations

Team supervision

Quality awareness

Education

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

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Please review the job details below.

Lanteris Space is seeking a driven, action-oriented Composites Manufacturing Production Manager to join our team in Mountain View, CA. In this role you will be responsible for leading day-to-day production operations within the Composites Technology department, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of flight hardware.

Key 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
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions to enhance product quality and reduce defects
• Implement and maintain ISO 9001 compliance within the Composites manufacturing area
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards and policies
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 5 years of industrial engineering experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and shop floor operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in composite manufacturing or aerospace production environments
• Working knowledge of composite materials, layup processes, curing, and finishing techniques
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems

Work Schedule

• Full-time, typically Monday-Friday with flexibility to support shift coverage and production demands as needed

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within California is: $108,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.