About this role
Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company.
We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon.
We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale.
The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions.
The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Operations Engineer (Mid to Senior) to join our dynamic team.
The role involves ensuring that our manufacturing facility is meeting the highest standards of Quality and Reliability.
The Operations Engineer will be key in rolling out the manufacturing executions system (MES) and making improvements to make the process easier for all departments within operations.
This role will report to the Director of Quality & Reliability.
Serve as the primary MES owner for the facility: manage user feedback, prioritize enhancements, update work instructions/SOPs, and train teams to increase system adoption and data accuracy Develop, maintain, and enhance the manufacturing execution system (MES), including leading the site-wide rollout, configuration, and user adoption Create solutions and system enhancements that simplify MES usage and improve integration with existing Operations processes Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, and leadership teams to identify friction points in the MES and prioritize improvements Drive continual process improvement activities focused on MES-enabled workflows Analyze production workflows, labor utilization, equipment performance, and material flow to identify opportunities for optimization Build organizational capability by coaching teams on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement principles