Senior Manufacturing Program Manager, Aerospace & Defense

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); Presencial; USD 164.000 - 195.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stratolaunch in Mojave, CA is seeking a Principal Program Manager – Manufacturing with 15+ years leading production‑focused aerospace programs to transition prototypes into stable production at ~50 units/year.

You will guide cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, ensuring compliance with EVMS, government contracts, and delivery commitments, while mentoring staff and aligning with program goals.

Formación

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing program management.
• Direct experience transitioning complex hardware to structured production, ~50 units/year.
• Strong technical background in engineering or related field.
• Experience with missile/defense hardware.
• Experience with U.S. government contracts and EVMS/IPMR reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead transition of prototypes to structured production.
• Develop an integrated manufacturing roadmap across functions.
• Represent program status to leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
• Mentor program managers and manufacturing engineers.
• Oversee build planning, rate readiness, and factory sequencing.
• Ensure compliance with cost, schedule, and delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test teams.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing program management

Aerospace/defense experience

Cross-functional leadership

Security clearance

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Stratolaunch in Mojave, CA is seeking a Principal Program Manager – Manufacturing with 15+ years leading production‑focused aerospace programs to transition prototypes into stable production at ~50 units/year.

You will guide cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, ensuring compliance with EVMS, government contracts, and delivery commitments, while mentoring staff and aligning with program goals.