Integrated Production Team Lead

ExoTerra Resource; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Health benefits

Job summary

ExoTerra, a Voyager Technologies company, seeks an Integrated Product Team Lead to unite Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver on program commitments from contract signature to delivery. The role requires leading an Operations team, developing integrated program plans, and managing production metrics to ensure on-time delivery.

This position is based in Littleton, CO and offers a discretionary annual bonus plan along with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Systems, Software Engineering or related.
• At least 7 years of operations/production experience with experience establishing a production line.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated operations/production leadership experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and work 5 days per week in Littleton, CO location.

Responsibilities

• Leading an Operations team with a focus on execution, cost and delivery.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, Finance, Operations) and own assigned product lines from contract signature to customer delivery.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans and schedules, tracking milestones and critical path to meet cost, schedule, quality, and delivery goals.
• Monitor production metrics (throughput, shortages, WIP, backlog, on-time delivery) and ensure material planning and buying keep builds on cadence.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness for engineering releases, design changes, and new products, including DFM requests and review boards.
• Oversee non-conformances, failure investigations, and corrective actions, and track test cadence and build/test data trends.
• Identify technical, supply chain, quality, and schedule risks, and lead mitigation and recovery plans.
• Serve as the primary customer interface on program execution, including status updates, reviews, and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Operations management

Project planning

Risk mitigation

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Technical Project Management

Manufacturing

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

About ExoTerra

ExoTerra, a Voyager Technologies company, is a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. We develop Hall thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites, and launch vehicle upper stages, and we’ve been awarded multiple propulsion module and satellite contracts.

Job Summary

We’re seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead to lead a cross functional team to deliver innovative and high quality solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading and establishing a production line. This highly visible leadership role succeeds through influence rather than authority, uniting Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver on program commitments.

Responsibilities

• Leading an Operations team with a focus on execution, cost and delivery.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, Finance, Operations) and own assigned product lines from contract signature to customer delivery
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans and schedules, tracking milestones and critical path to meet cost, schedule, quality, and delivery goals
• Monitor production metrics (throughput, shortages, WIP, backlog, on-time delivery) and ensure material planning and buying keep builds on cadence
• Ensure manufacturing readiness for engineering releases, design changes, and new products, including DFM requests and review boards
• Oversee non-conformances, failure investigations, and corrective actions, and track test cadence and build/test data trends
• Identify technical, supply chain, quality, and schedule risks, and lead mitigation and recovery plans
• Serve as the primary customer interface on program execution, including status updates, reviews, and audits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Systems, Software Engineering or related or equivalent experience
• At least 7 years of operations/production experience with experience establishing a production line
• At least 3 years of demonstrated operations/production leadership experience
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and work 5 days per week in our Littleton, CO location

Desired Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in spacecraft engineering, design, development, AI&T, or production/program management
• Experience with spacecraft power and propulsion systems a plus
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Project Management, or Manufacturing

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment
• Able to meet program deadlines and occasional schedule flexibility

Export Control / Compliance Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Competitive salary range: $130,000 – $170,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

ExoTerra offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package and various other benefits. When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ExoTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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