Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the manufacturing engineering function and serves as the technical authority for Design for Manufacturability. This player-coach role drives the adoption of advanced manufacturing methods and builds the team required to scale solid rocket motors and energetic materials from prototype to full-rate production.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers across the full product lifecycle
• Serve as the technical authority for Design for Manufacturability and advanced manufacturing techniques
• Own the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development to full production
• Lead advanced manufacturing development efforts for new and evolving product lines
• Translate program requirements and DoD specifications into manufacturing strategies
• Implement and drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Recruit, onboard, and develop manufacturing engineering team members

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Chemical, or other relevant engineering discipline with 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing developmen
• OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with 8 years of experience
• OR 15 years of hands-on advanced manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading and developing engineering teams
• Deep expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and advanced manufacturing techniques
• Proven ability to lead the transition of manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production standing
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, and systems
• Proven ability to implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and ability to operate within rigorous regulatory environments including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous or energetic materials standards
• Strong self-starter
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

• Experience with energetic materials, solid rocket motor manufacturing, explosives, or other hazardous manufacturing environments
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses
• Minimum age 21 and over
• Drug-free workplace compliance required
• Successful completion of any legally required background investigations
• Must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) to conform to ITAR and EAR regulations

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions.