Operations Engineer (Mid to Senior)

Astrolab • Hawthorne, CA

6d • $120,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company, designing and building systems and hardware for sustained lunar operations, including rovers, power, and data networks. The Operations Engineer will help ensure the manufacturing facility meets high standards of quality and reliability. The role is focused on rolling out and improving the manufacturing execution system (MES), making it easier for departments across operations to use. The position reports to the Director of Quality & Reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or data analytics role.
• Experience with ERP, MES, PLM, and manufacturing data systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Manufacturo or other MES rollouts.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and data visualization best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Ability to simplify complex data and communicate insights to all organizational levels.
• Experience in aerospace, space, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience using statistical analysis software such as Minitab or JMP.
• Experience using process improvement methodologies and tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility’s primary MES owner by managing user feedback, prioritizing enhancements, updating work instructions and SOPs, and training teams to increase adoption and data accuracy.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance the MES, including leading its site-wide rollout, configuration, and user adoption.
• Create solutions and system enhancements that simplify MES use and improve integration with existing operations processes.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, and leadership teams to identify MES friction points and prioritize improvements.
• Drive continual process improvement activities focused on MES-enabled workflows.
• Analyze production workflows, labor utilization, equipment performance, and material flow to identify optimization opportunities.
• Coach teams on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement principles.

Benefits

• Equity ownership in the company.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible PTO and parental leave.
• Weekly lunch stipend and complimentary on-site snacks and beverages.
• Monthly on-site social hour with food and drinks.

What This Job Offers

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