Senior Manager - Valves Product Team Lead, Engines
Core
Lead the BE-3U engine valves product team, managing development, production, testing, and flight readiness while driving cost, performance, and reliability improvements.
Role type
Senior Manager, Product Team Lead (Aerospace Propulsion)
Builds
Rocket engine valves for BE-3U upper stage engines
Domain
Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion
Required skills
Program management, Engineering leadership, Supply chain coordination, Quality management, Budget and schedule control, Risk mitigation, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical troubleshooting, Manufacturing process improvement, Stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Rocket engine development, Electromechanical actuators (EMAs), Valve systems qualification, Cradle-to-grave product development, Manufacturing automation, Vertical integration, AI application
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Own and execute valve development and production milestones; Hire, develop, and lead a team of engineers; Identify and resolve schedule-critical constraints; Define and manage KPIs for product success; Own the team budget and schedule; Analyze non-conformance metrics for process improvements; Coordinate manufacturing upgrade initiatives; Mitigate and resolve valve risks; Manage interdisciplinary engineering tasks; Drive clear communication across all levels; Champion a collaborative culture for cost and performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities