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Castelion Corporation
Rio Rancho, NM (In Person)
$96,000 Salary, Full-Time
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EHS Site Manager
Castelion Corporation
Director of ManufacturingWe're seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead our Rio Rancho based manufacturing operations — our modern "Arsenal of Democracy" — delivering hypersonic capability at scale to deter future conflicts. In this pivotal leadership role, you will build and lead a world-class manufacturing operation, pushing for innovation and operational excellence that positions us as the nation's premier hypersonic producer. ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute strategy to scale all Rio Rancho based production including solid rocket motor manufacturing, integration, and test and validation (HITL/VITL) from prototype to scaled production Recruit, train/develop, and scale a diverse, high-performing 250+ employee manufacturing team (technicians, leaders, and manufacturing engineers)Support the implementation and refinement of production software systems and tools (MES, ERP, PLM, etc)Oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing operations — including production scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, inventory and supply-chain coordination, materials flow, and facility/equipment managementForecast and manage operational and capital expenditures. Develop, implement, and refine KPIs to measure performance.
Lead continuous process development and improvement efforts to optimize yield, throughput, manufacturing cost, and production reliability across all production linesEstablish and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, speed and continuous improvement.
Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering 10+ years in production/manufacturing operations or manufacturing engineering5+ years in production/operations leadership Demonstrated success in scaling a production operation from development/prototype to high volume production Deep understanding of high-precision, complex aerospace hardware production — including metallic and composite fabrication, machining/welding/additive, tight-tolerance assembly, avionics, testing and acceptance, and NDE. Skilled at interpreting raw data, identifying trends or anomalies, and translating findings into clear, data-informed strategies.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team — including production staff, manufacturing engineers, quality, supply-chain, and operations personnel — with emphasis on building culture, accountability, and continuous improvementExcellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills to interface with engineering, quality, supply-chain, leadership, and possibly external partners or customers.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliancePreferred Skills and ExperienceComfort operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes, high-reliability environment typical of aerospace/defense startups — able to make decisions under ambiguity, handle programmatic/contract demands, and adapt as priorities shiftExperience with manufacturing execution systems (MES/ERP/PLM), production data systems, material resource planning (MRP), and digital manufacturing workflows to manage operations, quality, change control, and configurationStrong background in manufacturing engineering practices, operations excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process optimization, DFM/DFA, production flow and layout planning, tooling and automation)Deep knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, applicable military/defense manufacturing standards), including quality management, audit readiness, compliance, and export-control/ITAR requirementsExtensive leadership experience (10-15+ years) in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing, including several years at the sr. manager or director level leading cross-functional teamsDemonstrated experience with manufacturing or production of energetic materials or systems — including propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics, or related energetic payloads — with deep understanding of safety, process control, and qualification requirementsAll employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.
Leadership QualitiesBias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.
High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.
Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Castelion Corporation Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Construction Managers Help for Occupation Information for Construction Managers. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Help for Jobs Available , opens a new window. Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.castelion.com/ on 03/16/2026 5:23:55 PM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]
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03/16/2026Web Site:
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Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. EHS Manager (Rio Rancho) The EHS Manager will lead Environmental, Health, and Safety efforts for Castelion's Rio Rancho, New Mexico facility, supporting solid rocket motor manufacturing, integration, and test operations. This role is responsible for building and managing site EHS programs to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, high-hazard manufacturing environment. The EHS Manager will play a key role in facility startup, commissioning, and ramp to production, partnering closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to embed safety and environmental stewardship across development and manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings experience in process safety, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance in aerospace, manufacturing, energetics, or other high-consequence environments, and will also provide periodic EHS support to Castelion's Midland, Texas test facility. Responsibilities- Serve as the EHS leader for the Rio Rancho facility, responsible for developing and managing site EHS programs, systems, and policies to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance.
- Lead EHS planning and execution during facility startup, commissioning, and ramp to production, partnering with operations and engineering to integrate safety and environmental requirements into processes, equipment, and daily operations.
- Develop and maintain process safety and risk management programs, including hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA) and risk assessments to identify and mitigate operational hazards.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations, including oversight of environmental programs such as hazardous waste, air emissions, stormwater management, and regulatory reporting.
- Implement and continuously improve safety programs through audits, inspections, training, and safety initiatives that strengthen operational discipline and safety culture.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis for safety or environmental events, implementing corrective and preventive actions and maintaining site emergency response plans and preparedness.
- Provide periodic EHS support to Castelion's Midland, Texas facility, including audits, incident support, and program development as needed. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience supporting EHS and process safety programs in manufacturing, test, or other high-hazard operational environments.
- Experience implementing process safety management and hazard analysis techniques (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA).
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
- Experience leading incident investigations and corrective action programs.
- Hands-on experience developing and implementing EHS programs in manufacturing or test environments.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel periodically to support Midland, Texas operations. Preferred Skills and Experience
- Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, or similar.
- Experience supporting solid rocket motor manufacturing, propulsion systems, energetics, or explosive/high-energy material operations.
- Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, or greenfield manufacturing site development.
- Familiarity with EHS management systems such as ISO 14001 and
ISO 45001.
- Experience applying continuous improvement and risk-based safety methodologies.
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.
- Define and execute strategy to scale all Rio Rancho based production including solid rocket motor manufacturing, integration, and test and validation (HITL/VITL) from prototype to scaled production
- Recruit, train/develop, and scale a diverse, high performing 250+ employee manufacturing team (technicians, leaders, and manufacturing engineers)
- Support the implementation and refinement of production software systems and tools (MES, ERP, PLM, etc)
- Oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing operations — including production scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, inventory and supply-chain coordination, materials flow, and facility/equipment management
- Forecast and manage operational and capital expenditures.
- Develop, implement, and refine KPIs to measure performance.
- Lead continuous process development and improvement efforts to optimize yield, throughput, manufacturing cost, and production reliability across all production lines
- Establish and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, speed and continuous improvement.
Director of ManufacturingWe're seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead our Rio Rancho based manufacturing operations — our modern "Arsenal of Democracy" — delivering hypersonic capability at scale to deter future conflicts. In this pivotal leadership role, you will build and lead a world-class manufacturing operation, pushing for innovation and operational excellence that positions us as the nation's premier hypersonic producer. ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute strategy to scale all Rio Rancho based production including solid rocket motor manufacturing, integration, and test and validation (HITL/VITL) from prototype to scaled production Recruit, train/develop, and scale a diverse, high-performing 250+ employee manufacturing team (technicians, leaders, and manufacturing engineers)Support the implementation and refinement of production software systems and tools (MES, ERP, PLM, etc)Oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing operations — including production scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, inventory and supply-chain coordination, materials flow, and facility/equipment managementForecast and manage operational and capital expenditures. Develop, implement, and refine KPIs to measure performance.
Lead continuous process development and improvement efforts to optimize yield, throughput, manufacturing cost, and production reliability across all production linesEstablish and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, speed and continuous improvement.
Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering 10+ years in production/manufacturing operations or manufacturing engineering5+ years in production/operations leadership Demonstrated success in scaling a production operation from development/prototype to high volume production Deep understanding of high-precision, complex aerospace hardware production — including metallic and composite fabrication, machining/welding/additive, tight-tolerance assembly, avionics, testing and acceptance, and NDE. Skilled at interpreting raw data, identifying trends or anomalies, and translating findings into clear, data-informed strategies.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team — including production staff, manufacturing engineers, quality, supply-chain, and operations personnel — with emphasis on building culture, accountability, and continuous improvementExcellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills to interface with engineering, quality, supply-chain, leadership, and possibly external partners or customers.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliancePreferred Skills and ExperienceComfort operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes, high-reliability environment typical of aerospace/defense startups — able to make decisions under ambiguity, handle programmatic/contract demands, and adapt as priorities shiftExperience with manufacturing execution systems (MES/ERP/PLM), production data systems, material resource planning (MRP), and digital manufacturing workflows to manage operations, quality, change control, and configurationStrong background in manufacturing engineering practices, operations excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process optimization, DFM/DFA, production flow and layout planning, tooling and automation)Deep knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, applicable military/defense manufacturing standards), including quality management, audit readiness, compliance, and export-control/ITAR requirementsExtensive leadership experience (10-15+ years) in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing, including several years at the sr. manager or director level leading cross-functional teamsDemonstrated experience with manufacturing or production of energetic materials or systems — including propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics, or related energetic payloads — with deep understanding of safety, process control, and qualification requirementsAll employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.
Leadership QualitiesBias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.
High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Castelion Corporation Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Construction Managers Help for Occupation Information for Construction Managers. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Help for Jobs Available , opens a new window. Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.castelion.com/ on 03/16/2026 5:23:55 PM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]
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