Team Lead - Propulsion Manufacturing
Core
Lead a team of engineers, technicians, and welders to manufacture and deliver satellite propulsion systems for high-orbit satellites.
Role type
Senior manufacturing team lead (aerospace propulsion)
Builds
Satellite propulsion systems (hardware)
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing hardware)
Required skills
Aerospace or mechanical engineering background, hardware manufacturing/production management, team leadership (hiring/managing direct reports), quality standards enforcement, root cause analysis, process creation for multi-disciplinary teams, safety culture development, design for manufactability evaluation, schedule management, vendor management, ROI analysis, new process/tooling development, hands-on flight hardware work, fluid or gas feed systems experience, 3D CAD software proficiency, ERP/MES systems usage, mechanical systems engineering intuition.
Preferred skills
Direct management of engineers/technicians/welders, fluid and gas system component design, low thrust monopropellant/green monopropellant/electric propulsion systems experience, spacecraft fueling and launch operations experience, AFSPCMAN 91-710 knowledge.
Technologies
3D CAD software, ERP/MES systems
Responsibilities
Lead and build a team of propulsion manufacturing engineers, technicians, and welders; create and enforce quality standards and processes; manage day-to-day manufacturing activities and work assignment; create a culture of safety and quality; evaluate designs for manufactability; create and maintain detailed schedules; own internal and external manufacturing processes including vendor management; develop new processes and tooling; work hands-on with flight hardware.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management