Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Stratolaunch(1 month ago)

Mojave, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager$145,000 - $230,500Manufacturing Engineering

About this role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead and grow Stratolaunch’s manufacturing engineering function to support both prototype development and scalable production of hypersonic testbeds. This role shapes manufacturing strategy, collaborates with design and production teams, and ensures processes meet aerospace quality and safety standards. The position is a hands-on leadership role responsible for modernizing manufacturing practices and establishing a continuous-improvement culture at the Mojave, CA site.

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Required Skills

Team Leadership
Process Optimization
Composites
Machining
Welding
Electrical Systems
Assembly
DFM
Documentation
Training

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Qualifications

BS in Manufacturing Engineering
BS in Mechanical Engineering
BS in Aerospace Engineering
Lean Six Sigma

About Stratolaunch

stratolaunch.com

Stratolaunch is an aerospace company focused on advancing hypersonic technologies through specialized flight-test and air-launch services. It operates a unique twin‑fuselage carrier aircraft — the world’s largest airplane — that serves as a mobile platform for launching rockets and testing high‑speed vehicles in realistic atmospheric conditions. Stratolaunch offers flexible, rapid, and cost‑effective flight-test and launch capabilities to accelerate development for defense and commercial space customers. Its services aim to reduce program risk and shorten development timelines for hypersonic and space systems.