Director Value Stream (m/f/d)

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. The role 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 testing and assembly integration 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 organisa