Manufacturing Activation & Ramp Program Lead

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Excellent benefits

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Project Manager, Manufacturing & Strategic Initiatives to lead manufacturing activation, equipment commissioning, production readiness, and ramp activities across our expanding footprint. This hands-on role requires coordinating engineers, vendors, and operations to bring new capabilities online.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing/operations and experience activating greenfield facilities, with a focus on delivering integrated schedules and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Technology, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, maintenance, engineering, project or program management.
• Experience activating a greenfield facility or launching a new production line.
• Hands-on experience installing, commissioning, qualifying, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the integrated manufacturing activation plan (facility readiness, equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, production ramp).
• Coordinate with Engineering to translate objectives into detailed workplans, milestones, and readiness criteria.
• Lead transition from construction to an operational manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, and production handover.
• Develop production ramp plans covering first article, process stabilization, throughput improvements, and planned production rates.
• Maintain safety, quality controls, and operator training for production readiness.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing

Operations

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Lean methods

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Project Manager, Manufacturing & Strategic Initiatives to lead manufacturing activation, equipment commissioning, production readiness, and ramp activities across our expanding footprint. This hands-on role requires coordinating engineers, vendors, and operations to bring new capabilities online.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing/operations and experience activating greenfield facilities, with a focus on delivering integrated schedules and operational