Propulsion Manufacturing Manager

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• Astro Mechanica is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Manager to establish and scale the manufacturing operations of our ground power systems. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and operations. You will build our production capability from the ground up, transforming development hardware into repeatable, reliable, production-ready products that can be delivered to customers.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience establishing, launching, or scaling production lines for complex engineered hardware
• Demonstrated ability to translate development builds into repeatable manufacturing processes and production workflows
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, including engineering, technicians, supply chain, facilities, and operations, to resolve production challenges
• Experience building and leading manufacturing engineering and technician teams
• Familiarity interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, inspection requirements, and nonconformance documentation
• Experience implementing manufacturing procedures, material tracking, inventory controls, and hardware traceability systems
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining safety, quality, and production schedule requirements
• Comfortable safely handling heavy equipment and hardware using lifting fixtures, hoists, and other material-handling equipment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to workmanship, documentation, and product quality