Vice President of Manufacturing

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Broomfield, CO (on-site)

Full Time (salaried)

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Company Overview

Raven Space Systems (Raven) is a venture-backed startup with active government programs and strong commercial momentum, helping revitalize the industrial base by developing breakthroughs in automated manufacturing to build factories of the future and enable the US to compete globally. To meet this critical need, Raven is building breakthrough composite 3D printing smart factories for thermal protection, lightweight structures, and more for aerospace and defense.

Our Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) innovation unlocks scalable 3D printing of highly tailorable, commercial-off-the-shelf thermoset and ceramic composite materials for the first time. The technology is based on Direct Ink Write (DIW), the most versatile additive manufacturing technology, which utilizes the highest-performance materials. However, DIW has been stuck in the lab for over 20 years due to its inability to 3D print full-scale composite parts.

Raven’s MAD 3D printing factories bring DIW to full-scale production of parts and systems. Our technology stack leverages MAD 3D printing, real-time monitoring and controls, and data-driven learning to deploy the most efficient and versatile advanced manufacturing factories. Our mission is to transform composite manufacturing to alleviate critical supply chain bottlenecks and accelerate innovation.



Position Overview

A Vice President of Manufacturing at Raven will work directly with the CEO to manage execution, drive throughput, and optimize how next-gen aerospace components are delivered. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape a high-performance production environment rooted in breakthrough 3D printing technology, advanced materials, and digital manufacturing architecture. The ideal candidate has a background in hardware manufacturing, preferably in aerospace, defense, composites, or complex systems, and is eager to build from the ground up.

Job Duties

• Own end-to-end operations across production, post-processing, quality, and logistics for flight-grade composite components
• Design and implement scalable systems to accelerate materials processing, printing, post-print operations, and enable smart-factory throughput
• Lead the deployment of new tools, fixtures, and manufacturing hardware in support of growing order volumes
• Partner closely with R&D to translate novel materials and designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes
• Build and manage multidisciplinary teams supporting factory operations and infrastructure
• Use first-principles thinking and real-time data to uncover inefficiencies and drive performance gains
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and materials engineers to co-develop integrated factory solutions
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, OSHA/EHS standards, and quality control benchmarks
• Play a key leadership role in facility buildout, production line launch, day-to-day manufacturing oversight, and other business operations

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 6+ years of experience in production, factory operations, or hardware manufacturing roles
• Strong understanding of high-performance composite materials and/or complex fabrication workflows
• Experience scaling factory systems or deploying new lines in high-complexity environments
• Familiarity with resin materials mixing, 3D printing, and post-processing techniques (e.g., curing, machining, inspection, etc.)
• ERP/MRP system (e.g., Odoo) proficiency and experience using operational metrics for decision-making
• Demonstrated leadership managing technical teams and cross-functional programs