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Director, Manufacturing Architecture

Muon Space
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Information Systems
Salary
$231,000 - $260,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S. in an engineering discipline (M.S. preferred) or equivalent technical experience
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production, production engineering, and/or technical program management
  • Demonstrated track record of standing up, scaling, or overhauling production infrastructure (PLM, MES, scheduling/ERP)
  • Deep, hands-on experience across multiple production modes (high-rate/serial production, NPI, prototype/development builds)
  • Strong grasp of production fundamentals (BOM/part/change management, routings, work instructions, MRP/scheduling)
  • Proven ability to design systems and processes that are simple, intuitive, and easy for teams to learn and trust
Nice to have
  • Spacecraft or aerospace/high-reliability hardware production experience
  • Experience scaling an organization from prototype to rate production
What the job really is

The Director of Manufacturing Architecture at Muon will lead the development and evolution of the production infrastructure for spacecraft manufacturing, focusing on PLM, MES, and scheduling systems. This role involves architecting a versatile infrastructure that supports serial production, new product introduction, and rapid prototyping, while ensuring ease of use and integration across various teams. The position requires collaboration with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to define workflows and establish standards for production processes.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $231,000 - $260,000
  • Competitive equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Things to weigh
  • Position requires on-site work three days per week in San Jose, CA
  • Role involves significant responsibility in defining and owning production infrastructure
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the hybrid model
  • Requires access to export controlled information, limiting applicant eligibility
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