Director of Operations
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Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs are enabling exciting missions providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have 12 antennas onorbit and 20 flight deliverables occurring in 2025. Our missions include Earth Science (weather surface deformation and change); LEO GEO and lunar communications; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); and unique radio frequency sensors for commercial and government applications. We have apertures from 50cm to 10m VHF to Q/Vband and precise 2axis gimbals. Consider joining our innovative and rapidly growing team.
We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and selfmotivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously tenacity is another trait we embrace.
Title: Director of Operations
Position Type: FullTime/Exempt
Pay Range: $190000$250000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data)
Location: Louisville CO
About this role: The Director of Operations will lead and manage the operational activities for our advanced aerospace antenna manufacturing team. This senior leadership role will involve overseeing the daytoday operations ensuring the efficient production and delivery of highquality antenna products for aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in assembly integration and test operations supply chain management applicable manufacturing principles and the aerospace industry.
We are looking for a Director of Operations that will support the following programs:
- INCUS: NASA has selected Tendeg to deliver four Kaband deployable antennas for a new Earth science mission called Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) that will study the behavior of tropical storms and thunderstorms including their impacts on weather and climate models. https:// tostudystormsimpactsonclimatemodels
- 2axis Gimbal Antennas: Tendeg has multiple contracts to develop fabricate test and deliver flight units for deployable high gain antennas from Xband to Q/Vband. These are for sensor and communication missions for LEO MEO and lunar applications.
- Perimeter Truss Reflectors: Tendeg has multiple contracts to deliver large aperture antennas for GEO communications SAR and national security
What youll do:
Operational Strategy and Leadership:
Develop and execute the operational strategy to meet company goals and objectives.
Lead manage and mentor crossfunctional teams including production manufacturing engineering quality assurance test engineering planning and supply chain management.
Oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process from raw materials to final product assembly and delivery ensuring efficient and costeffective operations.
Implement best practices in operations quality assurance and supply chain management to improve production capabilities and throughput.
Production Management:
Ensure ontime delivery of highquality aerospace antenna products meeting customer specifications and regulatory standards.
Optimize production workflows reduce waste improve efficiency and maintain high production standards.
Manage production schedules allocate resources and monitor progress to achieve manufacturing targets.
Oversee inventory management ensuring optimal levels of materials are available while minimizing excess inventory.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Ensure that manufacturing processes adhere to strict aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements including ISO and AS9100 certifications.
Establish and monitor quality control processes to guarantee product reliability performance and durability.
Work closely with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve any product or processrelated issues driving continuous improvement.
Supply Chain and Logistics Management:
Oversee the procurement of materials components and parts maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Coordinate with logistics and shipping teams to ensure timely and costeffective delivery of products.
Monitor and assess supplier performance to ensure materials meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
Financial Oversight:
Develop and manage the operations budget ensuring cost control and resource optimization.
Analyze production costs and identify areas for cost savings and process improvements.
Prepare and present operational performance reports to senior management providing datadriven insights and recommendations.
Team Leadership and Development:
Foster a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and innovation across all operational functions.
Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge in advanced antenna manufacturing processes.
Recruit retain and develop top talent in the operations team providing leadership and guidance to ensure career growth and succession planning.
Crossfunctional Collaboration:
Work closely with engineering business development and program management teams to understand customer needs improve product design and meet delivery expectations.
Partner with R&D teams to implement new technologies and manufacturing techniques that drive operational excellence and competitive advantage.
Key Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Aerospace or related field. Masters degree preferred.
- 15 years of experience in operations management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferably in the aerospace or hightech manufacturing industry.
- Proven expertise in advanced manufacturing processes supply chain management and lean principles.
- Indepth knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. AS9100 ISO 9001 FAR regulations).
- Strong financial acumen with experience in managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies.
- Excellent problemsolving decisionmaking and organizational skills.
- Proven track record in leading and developing highperforming teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits: As we are growing and investing in our company we invest in our team. We recognize employee contributions through competitive salaries and bonuses and take pride in taking care of our employees. Here is how we show our appreciation:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Tax Advantage Account (Flexible Spending Account) (FSA)
- Retirement Savings PlanTraditional 401(k) Plan
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability
- EAP Program
- Company SWAG
- Dog friendly work environment
- Free company parking
- Break rooms fully stocked with snacks drinks and an espresso coffee machine
US Citizenship Is Required
Tendeg LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race religion color sexual orientation age disability marital status genetic information national origin veteran status and any other protected factor.
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Director
Employment Type
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