Arturo Esquer
About Arturo Esquer
Arturo Esquer is the Director of Production at Rocket Lab, where he oversees production operations for major product lines. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and manufacturing, having held leadership roles at companies such as Faurecia and Tesla.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Arturo Esquer serves as the Director of Production at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages various production areas, including Additive Manufacturing, CNC Fabrication, and Satellite Manufacturing and Testing. He is responsible for overseeing the production operations of Rocket Lab's major product lines, which include Electron, Neutron, and Space Systems. Esquer ensures quality and manufacturing engineering standards are met at Rocket Lab's Long Beach Headquarters.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Arturo Esquer has extensive experience at Faurecia, where he held multiple roles. He worked as the Production Control & Logistics Director in Mexico from 2010 to 2011, focusing on supply chain planning, materials, and inventory control. Later, he served as the Global Director of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence from 2016 to 2019 in the Paris Area, France. Additionally, he was the Production Control and Logistics Manager from 2007 to 2010 in Toledo, Ohio, and the Production Control and Logistics Director in the USA from 2011 to 2012.
Experience at Tesla
Arturo Esquer worked at Tesla in various capacities in 2016. He was the Global Director of Service Parts, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Logistics for three months and also held the position of Director of Manufacturing - Vehicle Assembly for four months. Furthermore, he served as the Director of Production Control, focusing on global planning, materials, and inventory control from 2012 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Arturo Esquer studied Industrial Engineering at Universidad de las Americas-Puebla, where he earned his engineering degree from 1999 to 2004. He is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, which he began in 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in production management and supply chain operations.
Role at Kitty Hawk
Arturo Esquer served as the Director of Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Quality at Kitty Hawk from 2019 to 2020. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring quality standards within the supply chain. His experience at Kitty Hawk contributed to his overall expertise in production and operational management.