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Our work shapes the future of space technology.\nThe Operations Organization is seeking an Operations Program Manager who is creative and loves to solve the tough problems that arise throughout the development and manufacturing phases of our programs. This is a high visibility role that is responsible for all aspects of build activities in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment. Leadership skills are essential in this position, as you will lead and coordinate all operations activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from conceptualization/design through manufacturing and shipment. You will lead a cross functional team across all disciplines of operations and some design engineering disciplines in the planning of manufacturing readiness, risk management, and execution of the design, build and test spaceflight hardware, working directly with a wide variety of people, including technicians and engineers, to supervise and troubleshoot cutting edge opto-mechanical assemblies.\nEssential Functions:\nLead all aspects of planning and execution for operations on a program, including design for manufacturability, production planning, facilities, test execution, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing. \nProvide direction to all operational functions in the support of the assembly and integration of a variety of opto-mechanical and electrical assemblies\nAs an integrated leader of the program team, provide status to program managers on cost, schedule and delivery of the operational disciplines.\nTeam with Integrated Product Team leaders to ensure that all plans align and are achievable. \nEstimate and track operational costs, initiate Continuous Improvement activities to reduce waste in the manufacturing and production processes.\nCreate strategies to incorporate DFMAT, APQP, and Lean manufacturing starting at the design of hardware through build and delivery.\nSupport design engineering, analysis, program management and IPT leads, process development, and proposal activities.\nCreate and deliver presentations for Peer Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, internal management reviews, and customer reviews.\nProvide capacity planning and lab space layout support for new programs.\nBe a technical leader, advisor, and mentor.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. 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