Space Manufacturing Lead & Quality Manager

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum invites applications for a Manufacturing Technical Manager – Structural Engineering Division (ES) to lead a team of 20+ at NASA Johnson Space Center facilities. You will shape manufacturing and clean room operations, ensuring quality and safety across programs benefiting space exploration and earth applications.

The role demands strong leadership, deep experience in facility/manufacturing management, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a management or supervisory role in manufacturing, engineering, or technical field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in facility and manufacturing operations management.
• Must be able to operate independently in accordance with directed prioritization
• Strong communication skills to include gathering of information and presentation delivery
• Thorough understanding of occupational safety and health regulations and standards
• High organizational skills with ability to track multiple directives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Position requires full-time on-location presence at JSC

Responsibilities

• Assist NASA ES Management with daily activities of 20+ employees in multiple facilities.
• Develop procedures and guidelines and implement policies aligned with ISO 9001, AS9100 QMS.
• Lead production operations from the shop floor with a boots-on-the-ground leadership style.
• Provide engineering and technical support to maintain manufacturing and clean room facilities and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage resources to support ES deliverables across facilities and work areas.
• Interface with senior management to report needs, costs, schedules, and risks.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to HSE requirements and company policies.
• Develop annual task orders and budget cost models for resources as required.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, timecards, leave, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with EEO/AA programs and CBA requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Engineering supervision

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Budgeting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Amentum invites applications for a Manufacturing Technical Manager – Structural Engineering Division (ES) to lead a team of 20+ at NASA Johnson Space Center facilities. You will shape manufacturing and clean room operations, ensuring quality and safety across programs benefiting space exploration and earth applications.

The role demands strong leadership, deep experience in facility/manufacturing management, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and cost optimization.