Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Voyagertechnologiesinc · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers across the full product lifecycle — from early development programs through manufacturing development and rate production — establishing clear expectations, driving accountability, and building a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Serve as the technical authority for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and advanced manufacturing techniques across all active development programs — embedding manufacturing engineering input from the earliest design phases, guiding producibility reviews, and driving adoption of advanced methods including additive manufacturing, novel joining, robotic processing, and automated energetics handling — to reduce downstream risk, compress transition timelines, and improve producibility of solid rocket motors and energetic materials.
Own the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production standing — defining transition criteria, production readiness gates, process controls, and qualification standards that ensure manufacturing programs can scale reliably and safely.
Lead advanced manufacturing development efforts for new and evolving product lines — partnering with Process Engineering, Automation & Controls, Quality, Safety, and Compliance to develop and implement next-generation manufacturing systems, tooling, processes, and work instructions that meet program and DoD requirements, with a focus on driving Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) and technology maturation.
Translate program requirements and DoD specifications into manufacturing strategies — working cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Process Engineering, and Program Management to ensure manufacturing input is integrated into program plans, schedules, and budgets from inception.
Implement and drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies across manufacturing development and production environments, delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and throughput; develop and report on key manufacturing performance metrics such as yield, defect rates, cycle time, and throughput.
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support manufacturing development objectives, including tooling vendors, equipment suppliers, and customer technical representatives.
Recruit, onboard, and develop manufacturing engineering team members — identifying capability gaps as the group scales, building a hiring pipeline, and mentoring engineers toward greater technical depth and leadership capability.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in MechanicalHands-on experience designingExperience with energetic materialsTravelTravel up to 20%Ability to liftTo conform to U

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Chemical, or other relevant engineering discipline with 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing development, or a related field 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, with demonstrated ability to set expectations, build team structure, drive accountability, and grow individual contributors in a fast-paced technical environment.
Deep expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and advanced manufacturing techniques — with demonstrated experience leading producibility reviews, establishing DFM standards, and driving adoption of advanced manufacturing methods to improve producibility, reduce cost, and accelerate transition to production in a defense or aerospace environment.
Proven ability to lead the transition of manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production standing, including defining process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness standards.
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, and systems in a production or manufacturing development environment — with direct experience creating and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation to production standards.
Proven ability to implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies with measurable results in manufacturing improvement, yield, or throughput.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical manufacturing status, risk, and recommendations into clear program reviews and stakeholder presentations.
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 with the ability to lead from the front in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment where building and delivering happen simultaneously.

Preferred

Experience with energetic materials, solid rocket motor manufacturing, explosives, or other hazardous manufacturing environments.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) with demonstrated application in manufacturing development or production environments.
Travel, Physical and Government Mandated Requirements
Travel up to 20%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental United States.
Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds. Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching in a manufacturing environment; use of personal protective equipment required.
Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226-7003, and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Voyagertechnologiesinc

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