VP, Space Vehicle Production & Manufacturing

Outpost; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonuses

Equity

Comprehensive healthcare

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Lunch stipend

Snacks and beverages

Pet-friendly office

Company events

Job summary

Outpost in Playa Vista, CA seeks a visionary Vice President of Production to own manufacturing and scale return vehicles from prototype to repeatable production. You will lead strategy, production planning, quality, and shop floor operations, reporting to the CTO and working with engineering, supply chain and program management.

Anticipated start date February 2027. You will build a high-performing team, drive manufacturability, manage suppliers, and track production metrics to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• 12+ years in manufacturing/production leadership with 5+ years in executive roles.
• Proven success scaling hardware production in aerospace or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production strategy and execution for Outpost's return vehicles.
• Build and scale manufacturing processes from prototype to production.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Oversee quality systems, manufacturing engineering, and shop floor operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing production team including technicians and engineers.
• Collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturability.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships supporting production.
• Drive metrics and reporting to track production impact and efficiency.
• Report to CTO and align with leadership across engineering, supply chain, and PM.

Skills

Executive leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Supply chain management

Production planning

Quality systems

Team building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Outpost in Playa Vista, CA seeks a visionary Vice President of Production to own manufacturing and scale return vehicles from prototype to repeatable production. You will lead strategy, production planning, quality, and shop floor operations, reporting to the CTO and working with engineering, supply chain and program management.

Anticipated start date February 2027. You will build a high-performing team, drive manufacturability, manage suppliers, and track production metrics to deliver reliable,