Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Quantum Space; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Space in Rockville, MD, seeks an experienced Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the Ranger production ramp from first article to rate production. You will shape manufacturing capabilities, drive design for manufacturability, and partner with design, supply chain, and production to scale rocket-grade hardware safely and on schedule.

Travel to Tulsa and other sites is expected. The role demands hands-on leadership, a strong background in manufacturing engineering, and the ability

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 2+ years in engineering, production, or operations.
• 4+ years leading engineers or a similar management role.
• Experience transitioning products from development to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineers, test engineers, and technicians through Ranger production ramp.
• Ensure safety, quality, and mission assurance in all production activities.
• Develop and implement metrics to optimize productivity across all areas.
• Advise design teams on manufacturability and production feasibility early.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, spares, and readiness to ensure uptime.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

Production Planning

Design for Manufacturability

Lean Manufacturing

Safety & Quality

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Advanced degree

Engineering/Operations background

Tools

Clean room operations

AS9100 familiarity

Job description

Quantum Space in Rockville, MD, seeks an experienced Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the Ranger production ramp from first article to rate production. You will shape manufacturing capabilities, drive design for manufacturability, and partner with design, supply chain, and production to scale rocket-grade hardware safely and on schedule.

Travel to Tulsa and other sites is expected. The role demands hands-on leadership, a strong background in manufacturing engineering, and the ability