Director, Production and Test Engineering
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$180,000 - $255,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-09
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team across production, test, and manufacturing engineering.
- Own execution of production and test schedules to meet program delivery commitments.
- Drive load capacity planning - forecast demand, balance resources, and ensure teams are properly staffed and focused.
- Provide accurate inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), aligning production and test activities with program needs.
- Own and continuously improve build and test processes, ensuring efficiency, repeatability, and compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 standards.
- Champion efficiency and automation initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve first-time yield, and scale production capability.
- Oversee test execution, including requirements verification, procedure development, data analysis, and anomaly resolution.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Over 10 years of experience in space component, spacecraft production, and testing.
- In-depth knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 production standards, requirements, and testing protocols.
- Proven track record in managing high-rate, complex components and assemblies, as well as executing detailed test plans.
- Extensive experience with MRP, PLM, and MES application systems, and the integration of automation components across these systems.
- Strong expertise in lean manufacturing principles, rapid prototyping methodologies, and environmental testing.
- Solid understanding of spacecraft testing facilities and tooling.
