Production Team Lead
Core
Lead day-to-day execution of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for spacecraft and optical payloads in an early-stage production environment.
Role type
Senior Production Team Lead (Aerospace/Satellite Manufacturing)
Builds
Spacecraft and optical payload production systems
Domain
Aerospace, Satellite Manufacturing, Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, VSM), Root cause analysis, Cleanroom environment management, MES/ERP system usage, Cross-functional stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Satellite assembly experience, Optical payload integration, NPI/Industrialization activities, PFMEA expertise
Technologies
MES, ERP, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping
Responsibilities
Translate production plans into daily/weekly execution schedules, Lead and mentor production teams to establish operational discipline, Establish structured daily management routines for risk and blocker identification, Ensure production readiness including personnel training and cleanroom setup, Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve cycle time, Ensure compliance with quality standards and lead corrective actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership