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Mission Brief
The Director Value Stream is responsible for the end-to-end industrial execution of the company's launch vehicle program. This director owns the operational strategy, manufacturing system, industrialisation, supply chain, production, testing, quality and assembly integration. Working closely with the Chief Engineer and Programme Manager, the Director Block 4 Value Stream will transform innovative engineering designs into a repeatable, scalable production system capable of delivering safe, reliable, and commercially competitive launch vehicles.
is accountable for achieving programme cost, schedule, quality, delivery, and operational readiness objectives while building the manufacturing capability required to scale from development through serial production and commercial launch operations. Your Role in Our Space Mission:
Operational Leadership
Lead all operational functions across manufacturing, industrialisation, supply chain, production, quality, testing, and launch operations.
Develop and execute the company's industrial strategy to support rapid business growth.
Build a world-class aerospace manufacturing organisation capable of scaling from prototype to high-rate production.
Establish operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, digital manufacturing, and continuous improvement across the business.
Programme Delivery
Own operational delivery of the launch vehicle programme including:
Manufacturing readiness
Production planning
Vehicle integration
Test readiness
Delivery against programme milestones
Partner with Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable, producible, and scalable.
Manufacturing & Industrialisation
Provide executive leadership for:
Production Engineering
Process Engineering
Factory Automation
Industrialisation
Tooling
Production Planning
Develop the manufacturing system capable of supporting future launch cadence targets.
Production
Lead all manufacturing activities including:
CNC machining Electrical assembly Composite manufacturing
Additive manufacturing
Engine assembly
Vehicle integration
Final assembly
Drive improvements in:
Throughput and lead-time performance Labour based productivity
Improving capital OEE
First-pass yield
Cost reduction
Manufacturing maturity
Supply Chain Develop a resilient, high-performing global supply chain by:
Building strategic supplier partnerships
Improving supplier performance
Managing procurement and logistics
Developing dual-source strategies
Managing long-lead materials
Improving supplier quality
Quality Assurance
Establish a culture where quality is designed into every product.
Responsible for:
Manufacturing Quality
Product Assurance
Supplier Quality
NDT
Metrology strategy Configuration control
Operational compliance
Zero Defects methodology in all aspects of the programme
Test & Qualification
Provide leadership for:
Component testing
Engine testing
Structural testing
Environmental qualification
Ensure safe execution of all test campaigns.
Operational Strategy
Develop long-term operational capability supporting:
Multiple launch sites
Increased launch cadence
International manufacturing expansion
Factory automation
Digital manufacturing
Supply chain resilience
Qualification Checklist
The successful candidate will have:
Extensive executive leadership experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or another high-technology industry.
A proven record of scaling complex manufacturing operations from development into serial production.
Experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing organisations.
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, industrialisation, and operational excellence.
Experience delivering complex capital equipment or highly regulated products.
Demonstrated success leading supply chain transformation and supplier development.
Experience managing large operational budgets and capital investment programmes.
Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to work across engineering, programme management, and executive leadership.
Technical Knowledge
Aerospace manufacturing
Industrialisation
Production systems
Lean Manufacturing
APQP / PPAP (or equivalent product introduction methodologies)
Configuration management
Digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0
Quality management systems (AS9100 and related Aerospace standards) Supply chain strategy
Production planning and control
Test operations
Operational risk management
Leadership Competencies
Strategic and systems thinker
Strong execution focus
Decisive under pressure
Excellent communicator
Builds high-performing teams
Data-driven decision maker
Collaborative leader
Customer and mission focused
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing
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