Director, Production and Test Engineering
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YOUR MISSION
As Director, Production and Test Engineering, you will lead the Denver-based team of technicians, production engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing engineers to deliver fully qualified spacecraft on aggressive timelines. You will own the build and test processes, schedules, and capacity planning required to execute production commitments. You will partner closely with Program Management and Engineering to provide inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), align capacity with demand, and drive disciplined execution against production milestones. Beyond delivery, you will be accountable for continuously improving efficiency, automation, and process maturity to reduce turn time and increase throughput. This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on leadership: setting standards, driving automation, solving problems, and developing people to their full potential while ensuring every spacecraft meets mission assurance standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team across production, test, and manufacturing engineering.
- Own execution of production and test schedules to meet program delivery commitments.
- Drive load capacity planning - forecast demand, balance resources, and ensure teams are properly staffed and focused.
- Provide accurate inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), aligning production and test activities with program needs.
- Own and continuously improve build and test processes, ensuring efficiency, repeatability, and compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 standards.
- Champion efficiency and automation initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve first-time yield, and scale production capability.
- Oversee test execution, including requirements verification, procedure development, data analysis, and anomaly resolution.
- Lead root cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Invest in developing team members through coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities, enabling them to reach their full potential.
- Ensure facilities and workspaces are clean, organized, and optimized for safety and efficiency.
What Success Looks Like
- Production and test schedules executed predictably, with milestones met or exceeded.
Required skills
- driving
- delivery
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Questions about this Director, Production and Test Engineering role
- Is the Director, Production and Test Engineering role at Trueanomalyinc still open?
- Yes — this posting is active and accepting applications through 2026-07-18. Listings can close once filled, so apply soon.
- Where is the Director, Production and Test Engineering job at Trueanomalyinc located?
- This role is based in Denver, CO.
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