Head of Space Vehicle Production | Equity & Growth

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 223,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance including Vision and Dental

On-site lunches and snacks

Equity in a funded space startup

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Head Of Production in El Segundo, CA, to lead the production team as we accelerate the development of commercial space infrastructure.

This role involves managing the full production workflow to meet increasing vehicle production cadence targets, collaborating with a talented team of engineers, and driving improvements in quality and efficiency.

If you have a strong background in production management within aerospace, are passionate about innovation in space, and want to be a part of an exciting team, consider joining us!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production management experience.
• Proven experience in complex technical programs in aerospace.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evolving vehicles on time at increasing cadence.
• Lead a team of technicians and manufacturing engineers.
• Monitor and forecast production demands.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

First principles thinking

Hands-on building experience

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or 8+ years in production

Tools

Unigraphics NX or similar CAD software

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Head Of Production in El Segundo, CA, to lead the production team as we accelerate the development of commercial space infrastructure.

This role involves managing the full production workflow to meet increasing vehicle production cadence targets, collaborating with a talented team of engineers, and driving improvements in quality and efficiency.

If you have a strong background in production management within aerospace, are passionate about innovation in space, and want to be a part of an exciting team, consider joining us!