Manufacturing Director – Lunar Tanks
Core
Lead the development, manufacturing, and delivery of pressure vessels (tanks) for Lunar Cargo and Human Rated Landers.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Director (Aerospace Hardware)
Builds
Propellant tanks for lunar landers
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Space exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing of aerospace hardware)
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, team leadership, welding process expertise (Stir Friction, VPPA, Orbital Tube), Design for Manufacturing/Assembly/Test (DFM/DFMA/DFT), production scheduling, budget management, risk mitigation, MES/MRP implementation
Preferred skills
Master's in Engineering, facility activation experience, GD&T guidance, additively manufactured components experience
Technologies
Windchill, PLM, MES, MRP, MS Office
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end tank manufacturing process development, lead multi-disciplinary manufacturing teams, drive continuous improvement and automation, manage production schedules and budgets, represent organization in vehicle-level integration reviews, engage with regulators (FAA, NASA)
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership