AxEVA Production Manager

Axiom Space • Houston, CA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.
Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic AxEVA Production Manager who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, and 10 years of similar industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• The preferred candidate will have 5+ years’ experience running a high quality, aerospace production facility
• Experience with building and maintaining spaceflight hardware in a Production environment
• Experience managing multiple projects in a team environment
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
• Proficient in a variety of project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc.) and techniques (agile, waterfall)
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
• Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery
• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary Production contact for the overall execution of the AxEVA from final design, through build, test, launch, and activation
• Identify efficiencies in assembly, integration, and test to support final product delivery on time and in budget
• Aids in strategy, infrastructure development, resource planning, and operations in support of the Axiom Suit
• Manages lab and production teams’ schedules, escalation of issues, across multiple production functions (manufacturing, assembly, test, etc)
• Communicates to upper management and other Production leads on the status and impediments for building AxEVA Suit
• Generate priority work plans and lead technical conflict resolution
• Help mature organization through development of standard work flow
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior