Senior Technical Program Manager - Tooling Fabrication
Core
Support the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components for human spaceflight programs by managing tooling, prototypes, and launch infrastructure builds.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Tooling Fabrication)
Builds
Large tooling, prototypes, landing platforms, and launch infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and spaceflight systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex drawing analysis, manufacturing scheduling, MRP system execution, cross-functional coordination, material flow management, supplier coordination, production line monitoring, shop order release/closure
Preferred skills
Lean/Six Sigma/DFSS principles, Coupa/Costpoint systems, ERP systems, advanced Excel/MS Office, problem-solving math skills
Technologies
MRP, MES, Coupa, Costpoint, MS Office Suite
Responsibilities
Analyze complex drawings to determine build plans and fabrication challenges; evaluate manufacturing schedules and coordinate material/service flow; perform shop order release/closure in MRP; multitask across simultaneous builds; prepare work orders for subassemblies and machining; coordinate with warehouse, quality, purchasing, and engineering; serve as primary customer contact for status and escalations; coordinate with suppliers; expedite material shortages; collaborate with labor teams to remove roadblocks; monitor job velocity through production lines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC