Manager Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering team and execute high-rate aerospace production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives. This role oversees daily manufacturing activities, drives DFM and DFP activities, and ensures production scalability while maintaining strict compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing engineering operations in a high-rate aerospace production environment.
• Ensure production goals are achieved across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand and delivery schedules.
• Drive operational efficiency and throughput improvements.
• Prepare or support SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and MRR presentations to the Customer

• Provide training and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers, providing reviews and feedback on documentation
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing levels, and shift coverage.
• Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for production (DFP)
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement data‑driven solutions to improve cycle time, yield, and capacity.

• Ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100) and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality to reduce defects, improve first-pass yield, and resolve non-conformances.
• Support audits, corrective actions, and continuous compliance efforts.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program teams to ensure material availability and production readiness.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure effective production scheduling and inventory management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in high-rate or high-volume production environments (aerospace preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven track record managing teams and meeting operational KPIs.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Spacecraft Fabrication and Test.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience with manufacturing process development.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $140,000–$185,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Exo Terra offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package and various other benefits.

Exo Terra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.