VP of Production

Outpost•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$275,000 - $325,000•Onsite

About The Position

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely, enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead. We're a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with. We're looking for a visionary and execution-oriented Vice President of Production to own manufacturing and production at Outpost. This is a foundational leadership role responsible for scaling Outpost's return vehicles from low-rate prototype builds to repeatable, reliable production. You'll lead the strategy and execution of production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality, and shop floor operations. You'll report directly to the CTO and work closely with company leadership across engineering, supply chain, and program management.

Requirements

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
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation: $275,000 – $325,000; (commensurate with experience).
Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
Paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more