VP of Production

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production strategy and execution for Outpost's return vehicles
• Build and scale manufacturing processes from low-rate prototype to production
• Lead production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
• Oversee quality systems, manufacturing engineering, and shop floor operations
• Build and lead a high-performing production team, including technicians and manufacturing engineers
• Collaborate closely with engineering leadership on design for manufacturability
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships supporting production
• Drive metrics and reporting to track production impact and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership, with 5+ years in executive leadership roles
• Proven success scaling hardware production in aerospace, automotive, or similarly complex manufacturing environments
• Deep experience with manufacturing processes, supply chain, quality systems, and production planning
• Strong track record building and leading production teams
• Exceptional operational and organizational instincts, with a bias toward action
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with an ability to inspire teams and align stakeholders
• Passion for frontier technology, space, and building something from the ground up

Preferred Skills

• Background in aerospace, automotive, or hardware manufacturing
• Experience with both government and commercial production programs
• Startup experience or familiarity with fast-paced, high-growth environments