Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage the planning and completion of manufacturing/production engineering projects, including the design and development of manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures, and process development products to meet daily production and new product development schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers across various product areas
• Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities
• Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools
• Support ongoing production, process development, and new product introduction (NPI)
• Spearhead DFM Assessments
• Monitor and evaluate the project and department progress and results
• Participate in cross-functional teams
• Review and approve protocol and written reports
• Drive continuous improvement of technical engineering capabilities
• Prepare technical reports, analyses, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress regularly
• Coach, manage and develop technical staff
• Develop, implement, train, and monitor the effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures
• Perform strategic hiring to grow the current team to meet future production goals
• Evaluation of teams' skills and talents against Company needs
• Provide input to production plans capable of identifying accurate component delivery dates across multiple Satellite Programs