We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
About the role
Establish the manufacturing floor plan, assembly stations, material flow, tooling, and inventory control systems needed to support efficient production Create and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, process documentation, and assembly workflows that enable consistent, high-quality builds Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of hands-on experience establishing, launching, or scaling production lines for complex engineered hardware
- Demonstrated ability to translate development builds into repeatable manufacturing processes and production workflows
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, including engineering, technicians, supply chain, facilities, and operations, to resolve production challenges
- Experience building and leading manufacturing engineering and technician teams
- Familiarity interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, inspection requirements, and nonconformance documentation
- Experience implementing manufacturing procedures, material tracking, inventory controls, and hardware traceability systems
More about this role
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.
We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
Astro Mechanica is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Manager to establish and scale the manufacturing operations of our ground power systems. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and operations. You will build our production capability from the ground up, transforming development hardware into repeatable,...
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