Manager, SRM Build Operations

Our SRM Build Operations team is made of team focused and hard-working professionals who put energy, effort, and excellence into every task. Their quality of work is the best in the world and all tasks are treated with precision and criticality. Success in this role requires a willingness and desire to learn, hands-on mechanical experience, and an “attention to detail” mindset.

As the SRM Build Ops Manager, you will lead a team of propulsion technicians responsible for manufacturing SRM products from early concept development through full rate production. This role requires an experienced, quick-learning aerospace professional capable of supporting SRM component manufacturing, solid propellant manufacturing, and final assembly. You must excel working on aerospace hardware such as cases, nozzles, and igniters as well as chemistry equipment such as lab scales, syringes, mixers, and test equipment. You will operate and lead in a dynamic environment that accomplishes team goals. You should expect a large amount of collaboration with several Engineering and Manufacturing disciplines supporting both production and development programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a team of SRM Propulsion Technicians to technical excellence in both the development and production of propulsion hardware and solid propellant.
• Establish a culture of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), in that order.
• Create and maintain the 5S Standard Work to ensure work center cleanliness and organization. Conduct regular self-inspections and assessments to ensure that the manufacturing floor is ALWAYS ready for an outside inspection, regulatory audit, or high-profile tour.
• Create and regularly update the Technician Training Matrix. Ensure that each Technician has a growth plan that aligns to business needs for cross-training and personal strengths.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard and train new SRM Build Technician talent.
• Set expectations and review performance in regular 1:1 meetings and formal performance evaluations.
• Lead the Daily Stand Up for the SRM Product Team. Establish relevant content, SQDC metrics, and schedules to align the team on planned work for each day.
• Create and maintain an Action Item list, specifying WHO does WHAT by WHEN to ensure Build Operations executes each assigned task and completes each goal. Publish visually and review with the Product Team each day to drive radical accountability.
• Collaborate with Material Planning to balance Product Team needs with available capacity then establish daily & weekly build schedules to execute.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize and continually improve assembly processes, work instructions, tooling, fixturing and material handling.
• Support engineering and other teams with development projects as required.
• Participate in annual goal planning then create Objectives and Key Results for the SRM Build Operations department.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in aviation or aerospace maintenance, service, or manufacturing.
• Strong technical leadership skills; act as subject matter expert in assembly methods, processes, and techniques.
• Strong organizational skills
• Advanced Drive for Results

Desired Experience:

• Implementing, sustaining, and auditing 5S programs
• Lean Manufacturing training & experience
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
• Experience with high precision hardware assembly and manufacturing
• Exceptional commination skills; written and oral
• J-STD certifications

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $124,000 - $155,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team.