Director of Production

Company: True Anomaly
Location: Denver
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

YOUR MISSIONRESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a high-performing team of technicians, production engineers, and manufacturing engineers, fostering collaboration and ensuring efficient operations.
• Collaborate closely with both hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of processes, systems, and testing, delivering a fully qualified spacecraft within aggressive timelines.
• Partner with Program Management to ensure that all Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks are completed on time and within budget, driving project success.
• Work alongside proposal and business development teams to develop accurate Basis of Estimates (BOEs), ensuring that production schedules and project scope are both realistic and achievable.
• Engage with engineers across multiple disciplines, coordinating efforts between teams in both Denver and Los Angeles to maintain alignment and meet production objectives.
• Take ownership of all production aspects, including automation, production facilities, and test equipment (MGSE/EGSE), working with lead engineers to ensure that vertical integration roadmaps are achievable and fully executed.
• Reconciliation of work order bill of material quantities.
• Lead workplans, quality, hardware anomalies related to all hardware and tooling.
• Manage subcontractors for delivery timelines to support production schedules.QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Over 10 years of experience in space component and spacecraft production within ISO 5 environments.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 production standards and requirements.
• Proven track record in managing high-rate, complex components and assemblies.
• Extensive experience with MRP, PLM, and MES application systems, as well as the integration of automation components across these systems.
• Strong expertise in inventory management, lean manufacturing principles, and rapid prototyping methodologies.
• Solid understanding of spacecraft testing facilities and tooling, including vibration tables, TVAC, EMI/EMC chambers, optical alignment stations, and FlatSats.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and maintain a cleanroom environment, ensuring organization and cleanliness to the highest standards.PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline.
• 15+ years experience in space component and/or spacecraft production in ISO5 environments.
• Experience with CNC, tube bending and other production equipment.
• Experience with ESD sensitive component and assembly manufacturing.
• Capable of building and maintaining IMS schedules with Program Management and schedulers with deep understanding of critical paths and mitigation techniques.COMPENSATION
• Base Salary: $190,000-$255,000
• Equity + Benefits: including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental LeaveYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work Location: Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment: the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands: the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
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