Manufacturing Operations Program Manager

About the role

The Manufacturing Operations Program Manager at Seasats is responsible for overseeing the production operations of autonomous surface vehicles. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing program management, with experience in setting up and scaling manufacturing lines and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate Seasats’ manufacturing line, including final assembly, test, and pack (FATP)
• Design and implement production systems that ensure clear communication, repeatability, and accountability
• Evaluate and optimize production floor layout and material flow to increase throughput and reduce friction as we scale
• Refine and scale assembly line processes, including flow design, tooling selection, workstation configuration, and production sequencing
• Collaborate with Procurement to define inventory flows and establish processes that ensure materials are available where and when they’re needed
• Prioritize components for testing and design scalable processes that integrate tests into production
• Ensure the integrity of production Work Instructions within ION and prompt updates
• Manage supply chain partners, acting as a customer-relationship owner for key vendors
• Grow the manufacturing operations team as volume and complexity increase

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Program Management, Technical Program Management, Manufacturing Operations, or a similar role in hardware environments
• Demonstrated experience standing up or scaling manufacturing lines, production processes, or FATP operations
• Strong understanding of cross-functional hardware development involving mechanical, electrical, and software teams
• Comfortable enforcing process discipline and holding teams accountable in fast-moving environments
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to execute directly while building systems and teams for the future
• Strong communication skills and the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared operational goals

Qualifications

• Structured, detail-oriented approach to product development
• Experience in managing and optimizing production systems
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Skills

• Manufacturing program management
• Technical program management
• Production system design and optimization
• Material flow analysis and optimization
• Process improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Team leadership and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
• 401k matching up to 4% of salary
• Four free lunches per week
• An employee activity fund
• A pet-friendly office
• Unlimited/Flex PTO

Pay

$100,000 - $150,000 / yr + stock options, 401k matching, and other benefits.

Schedule

In-office

Hiring Notes

When applying, you’ll be asked to provide a resume and answer a few screening questions. Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas, so candidates must be independently authorized to work in the United States. We appreciate diverse perspectives and life experiences, and we’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds.