The posting, in Venus Aerospace's own words
archived Oct 25, 20261. Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM):
Champion DfAM practices across propulsion, structural, and flight hardware programs. Partner with engineering to ensure CAD models, GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturing notes align with additive process capabilities (e.g., LPBF, novel materials) – consistent with additive expectations noted in internal machine shop leadership requirements. Evaluate components for additive suitability, cost drivers, post‑processing flow, and quality requirements. Drive build setup development and coordinate handoff to production teams.
2. Drawing Reviews & Quoting Expertise:
Lead cross-functional drawing reviews, particularly focusing on manufacturability, tolerance stack‑ups, and ambiguity removal. Provide quoting-level insight into part cost drivers, machining complexities, additive build risk, and supplier capability Ensure BOM accuracy, MBOM structure integrity, and completeness of manufacturing documentation.
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3. Translation Between Engineering & Manufacturing:
Act as the primary integrator between design engineering, manufacturing engineering, machining, test, and integration teams. Convert engineering requirements into actionable manufacturing plans, build sequences, traveler requirements, and inspection steps. Maintain tight coordination with engineering programs Drive clarity for handoffs across Integration → Test → Integration cycles.
4. Broad Ownership of Manufacturing Technology & Capability:
Maintain a broad understanding of machining, additive, composites, tooling, fixtures, automation, inspection, and qualification processes. Identify and implement emerging technologies that expand capability breadth in line with expectations from the Senior Manager of Machine Shop role about assessing new technologies and scaling production capability. Oversee process development, continuous improvement initiatives, and production readiness (DFX assessments, capability roadmaps). Partner with Facilities & Maintenance when manufacturing dependencies arise (e.g., water systems, utility upgrades, equipment installs).
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead a multi-disciplinary manufacturing team spanning additive, machining, manufacturing engineering, and integration. Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and structured development paths for manufacturing personnel. Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Test, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Quality. Participate in manufacturing priority-setting sessions
Technical:
10–15+ years in aerospace or high-performance hardware manufacturing. Expertise in DfAM, CNC machining, GD&T, and manufacturing process development. Strong judgment in manufacturability assessments and quoting methodology. Familiarity with additive technologies such as LPBF and advanced post‑processing workflows. Ability to interpret complex engineering data packages and drive MBOM accuracy.
Leadership:
Demonstrated success scaling manufacturing capabilities. Experience managing multi-functional manufacturing teams. Strong communication skills, especially in bridging engineering and manufacturing cultures.