Lunar Manufacturing Vehicle Manager Verified today

Role Overview

As Lunar Manufacturing Vehicle Manager, you will oversee all aspects of integration, build, and delivery of assigned lunar vehicle end items or major integrated assemblies. You will translate high-level production plans into actionable tactical schedules, serve as the technical subject matter expert on build sequence and integration constraints, and drive successful delivery in high-mix/low-volume production environments. You will align engineering, operations, and support functions from Production Readiness Review through Pre-Ship Review.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and track a rolling 2-week tactical schedule for vehicle integration, accounting for Master Production Schedule demand and emergent constraints including nonconformances, tooling gaps, material delays, and personnel availability
• Lead recurring 2-week plan review meetings with stakeholders across operations and support functions
• Track and report schedule variance between actual execution and baseline performance; present vehicle delivery status for Weekly Business Reviews and leadership forums
• Serve as technical subject matter expert on build sequence, integration constraints, and schedule risk
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate issues threatening work execution or on-time delivery; make priority calls on schedule and risk mitigation
• Work with Shift Leaders and Managers to resolve emerging issues; escalate unresolved conflicts to Director level as needed
• Recommend baseline schedule changes only when recovery has been formally determined to be no longer physically achievable
• Maintain current situational awareness of parts, materials, work orders, and dependencies required for vehicle delivery
• Coordinate with Technician Manager to ensure adequate staffing, crane access, floor space, and facilities support for integration milestones
• Optimize timing of integrated testing activities to protect vehicle schedule while minimizing downstream impacts
• Work across all support organizations and engineering teams to drive actions, align priorities, and resolve conflicts in service of vehicle delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, vehicle/system integration, or production operations within aerospace, defense, or comparably complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing detailed production or integration schedules, including rolling short-interval plans
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications
• Proven ability to identify and drive resolution of technical and programmatic risks in production environment
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience integrating launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other complex aerospace vehicle structures
• Background spanning both Manufacturing Engineering and technical project management
• Experience operating in high-mix/low-volume, developmental, or early production environments
• Familiarity with Master Production Schedule and ERP/production planning systems (e.g., SAP, MS Project)
• Formal project management training or certification (PMP or equivalent)
• Experience developing and presenting schedule performance and risk data to senior leadership

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Performance bonuses may be available depending on role type and job level