Strategic Manufacturing Activation Lead

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro, a leader in satellite and aerospace hardware, seeks a Project Manager, Manufacturing & Strategic Initiatives to lead manufacturing activation, equipment commissioning, and ramping across its growing footprint. You will translate objectives into execution plans and coordinate engineers, vendors, and facilities to bring new capabilities online.

The role requires hands-on leadership in active production environments, with strong emphasis on project delivery, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or related complex technical environments.
• Experience activating a greenfield facility, expanding a factory, or launching a new production line.
• Hands-on experience installing, commissioning, and bringing manufacturing equipment to production.
• Willingness to work in active manufacturing environments and follow safety requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the integrated manufacturing activation plan, including facility readiness, equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, qualification, and ramp.
• Translate long-range manufacturing objectives into detailed workplans, milestones, and readiness criteria.
• Lead the transition from construction to an operational manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate equipment installation, utility connections, and production handover.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production and Engineering on ramp plans and production targets.
• Maintain readiness and safety compliance across the production floor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

CesiumAstro, a leader in satellite and aerospace hardware, seeks a Project Manager, Manufacturing & Strategic Initiatives to lead manufacturing activation, equipment commissioning, and ramping across its growing footprint. You will translate objectives into execution plans and coordinate engineers, vendors, and facilities to bring new capabilities online.

The role requires hands-on leadership in active production environments, with strong emphasis on project delivery, risk management, and