Senior Spacecraft Manufacturing Lead

Telemetry Today LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

PTO 15-20 days

401(k)

Parental leave

Lunch & snacks

Playa Vista office

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Lead Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and own end-to-end production process improvements for spacecraft assemblies, from prototyping through production.

You will mentor engineers, drive tooling design and process qualifications, and collaborate across functions to ensure manufacturability, quality, and safety on the production floor in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills with ability to drive strategic initiatives from concept to execution.
• Proven track record of process improvements that resulted in measurable gains in quality, efficiency, or cost reduction.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong technical communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of spacecraft manufacturing engineers while managing project assignments, performance, and professional growth
• Lead initiatives to design, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for spacecraft on all levels of assembly, from prototyping through production, driving improvements in quality, cost, and schedule
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, resolve manufacturing issues, and support new product introductions
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership on critical manufacturing challenges including tooling design, process qualifications, and production floor troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices throughout the manufacturing and integration processes
• Stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and integration technologies
• Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel, resolving technical issues and providing training as needed

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Aerospace

Project management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MES/ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Lead Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and own end-to-end production process improvements for spacecraft assemblies, from prototyping through production.

You will mentor engineers, drive tooling design and process qualifications, and collaborate across functions to ensure manufacturability, quality, and safety on the production floor in a fast-paced environment.