Vice President of Manufacturing

We’re a fast-moving aerospace start-up building advanced hardware. As our next Senior Leadership hire, we're on the hunt for strong technical judgment, high ownership, and the drive to build a top-tier manufacturing program. Ideal for principal, managers, or directors ready for the next step.About the RoleAs VP of Manufacturing, you’ll lead all production, from rapid prototypes to full-rate builds. You’ll set manufacturing strategy, develop processes, grow the team, and work closely with the CEO and CTO to deliver hardware quickly and reliably. The role blends hands-on technical depth with organizational excellence.What You’ll OwnBuild and lead the manufacturing team and workflowsAct as technical authority for manufacturability and qualityDrive rapid iteration and production readinessOversee planning, supply chain, and shop operationsEnsure fast, reliable hardware deliveryCollaborate with engineering on critical build challengesFoster a culture of ownership and continuous improvementIdeal ExperienceAerospace or high-reliability hardware manufacturing backgroundExperience leading and scaling technical teamsStrong depth in production, quality, and operationsProven ability to move fast with precisionComfortable making decisions with limited informationThrives in high-ownership, high-velocity environmentsWho You AreA senior builder/operator with exceptional understanding of high-level technical directionSomeone who takes extreme ownership and raises standardsMotivated by tough problems and cutting-edge technologyExcited to lead and shape an early-stage companyIf you want to lead manufacturing for breakthrough aerospace systems, we’d love to connect.