Thrusters Value Stream Leader
Core
Lead financial and manufacturing operations for Thruster systems, building a skilled interdisciplinary team to optimize production flow, reduce costs, and ensure safety and quality from raw materials to final testing.
Role type
Senior Value Stream Leader (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Thruster systems manufacturing flow and high-volume production capabilities
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
manufacturing leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, cross-functional team leadership, factory layout optimization, operational budgeting, DFx collaboration, statistical process control
Preferred skills
Master's degree, aerospace propulsion experience, metal machining/composites/welding expertise, Black Belt certification, MES/PLM systems experience, greenfield facility stand-up
Technologies
MES, PLM, digital twin
Responsibilities
Build and develop the value stream organization, foster a one-team attitude across engineering and production, drive production velocity and rate targets, implement data-driven systems for continuous improvement, standardize best practices, ensure end-to-end accountability for safety and quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership