Manager, Composites Manufacturing Production

Intuitive Machines • Mountain View, CA

1d • $108,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lanteris Space is seeking a driven, action-oriented Composites Manufacturing Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations within the Composites Technology department in Mountain View, California. The role is responsible for safe, high-quality, on-time delivery of flight hardware and for supervising and developing a team of 10–20 Composites Technicians with a range of experience levels.

The manager oversees production activities, work assignments, schedule adherence, quality, training, and coordination across shifts and teams. The role also drives process improvements, corrective actions, ISO 9001 compliance, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. The position is full-time and typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with flexibility to support shift coverage and production demands as needed.

The California base salary range is $108,000–$180,000 annually. The position is incentive eligible, with the target determined by the role and breadth of contributions. Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related field; four additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Five years of industrial engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and shop floor operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in composite manufacturing or aerospace production environments.
• Working knowledge of composite materials, layup processes, curing, and finishing techniques.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of 10–20 Composites Technicians, from new hires to highly skilled technicians.
• Assign daily work, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback through regular one-on-ones, quarterly reviews, and annual performance evaluations.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure schedule adherence and quality standards.
• Participate in technician training, skill development, and cross-functional training initiatives.
• Set daily production priorities and ensure alignment across shifts and teams.
• Audit flight hardware quality and enforce specifications and workmanship standards.
• Drive process improvements and corrective actions to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
• Implement and maintain ISO 9001 compliance in the Composites manufacturing area.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards and policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health and welfare insurance.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Incentive eligibility, with the target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results.

What This Job Offers

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