Senior Operations Leader - Space Hardware Scaling

Quantum Space; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity sharing

401(k) matching

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous leave

Job summary

Quantum Space seeks a Senior Manager of Operations to lead manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, facilities, and cross-functional program support, scaling operations and driving rapid movement from development into production.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to improve throughput, define KPIs, and implement continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This on-site role is based in Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in operations, manufacturing, production, or program execution.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience managing complex operational environments in fast-paced organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational execution across manufacturing and production support activities.
• Build and scale operational processes to support rapid company growth.
• Drive production planning, scheduling, material flow, and workforce allocation.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to improve throughput and execution.
• Develop KPIs, reporting structures, and operational performance metrics.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead staffing, organizational planning, and workforce development initiatives.
• Support facility expansion, infrastructure readiness, and operational scaling efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operations.
• Manage operational risk, schedule performance, and cross-functional execution.
• Support executive leadership with operational planning and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, accountability, and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Program execution

Operations management

Aerospace industry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Quantum Space seeks a Senior Manager of Operations to lead manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, facilities, and cross-functional program support, scaling operations and driving rapid movement from development into production.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to improve throughput, define KPIs, and implement continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This on-site role is based in Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA.