Spacecraft Manufacturing Development Lead

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A defense technology company based in Costa Mesa is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Development Project Manager to implement the Manufacturing Development Process (MDP). This role focuses on supporting complex space products and requires 3+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering or project management, alongside strong business acumen. The position offers a salary range of $146,000 — $194,000 USD and provides comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous time off, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or project management.
• 8+ years of overall experience in relevant domains.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing teams through MDP rollout for a space vehicle.
• Communicate MDP importance to stakeholders.
• Track manufacturing readiness and risk over time.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

A defense technology company based in Costa Mesa is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Development Project Manager to implement the Manufacturing Development Process (MDP). This role focuses on supporting complex space products and requires 3+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering or project management, alongside strong business acumen. The position offers a salary range of $146,000 — $194,000 USD and provides comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous time off, and professional development support.