GS2 Quattro Manager, FInal Assembly Production

About the role

The Manager of Final Integration leads the production team responsible for the most visible and consequential step in the entire manufacturing flow — the vertical integration of the complete GS2 upper stage in Project Horizon's High Bay. This role involves production execution, schedule management, bottleneck ownership, design-to-production interface, team building, and interfacing with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Final Integration production operations in Horizon's High Bay, including vertical stage assembly, systems installation, fluid and avionics integration, and pre-delivery closeouts.
• Develop and manage the production schedule to meet first-article build objectives and subsequent rate ramp targets.
• Own the production schedule from receipt of upstream sub-assemblies through final stage acceptance and delivery.
• Coordinate the convergence of all upstream production flows — tank, engine structure, ISA, skirts, harness, and component assemblies — into a single integrated vehicle build sequence.
• Identify and solve production bottlenecks, implementing capacity, tooling, and process solutions to maintain flow and meet delivery commitments.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Test, Facilities, and Advanced Manufacturing teams to introduce new equipment, processes, and production systems into Final Integration operations.
• Ensure production readiness of all Final Integration work centers and systems, including planning, validation, and operational handoff.
• Manage interface dependencies with upstream production areas to prevent schedule compression at the end of the build flow.
• Enforce design and interface control baselines to protect schedule, cost, and quality objectives across all integrated systems.
• Represent Final Integration production operations in all relevant design reviews through CDR and FDR.
• Translate engineering intent into repeatable, efficient integration procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with at least 3 years in a people management role.
• Demonstrated experience leading production of complex structural assemblies — precision mechanical assembly, structural integration, or equivalent processes in a high-consequence manufacturing environment.
• Experience standing up or activating a new production work center or manufacturing line.
• Proven ability to manage a production schedule and drive daily execution against it in a high-complexity, low-volume environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally alongside Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Background in launch vehicle, spacecraft, or large-scale aerospace vehicle final assembly and integration.
• Experience leading vertical integration operations or equivalent large-structure assembly in a high-bay manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with fluid systems installation, avionics harness routing, and mechanical closeout operations on flight hardware.
• Experience managing production operations through a first article build in an aerospace or defense program.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, flow-based production, or takt-time-driven assembly operations.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems in a production planning and work order management context.
• PMP or equivalent program management certification.

Skills

• Optimism and strong resolve.
• Ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.