Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager – Level 3

• Develop and lead the program manufacturing strategy and execution from requirements development and demonstration through large-scale production at full rate
• Deliver a significant number of space vehicles on an annual basis
• Work collaboratively with all elements of the organization
• Lead projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases
• Own manufacturing scope and serve as approval authority for manufacturing-related engineering changes
• Provide design ownership and oversight across a product portfolio
• Lead programs end-to-end, including the full development lifecycle, subcontractors/partners, Design-to-Cost, sourcing, and alternate suppliers
• Build customer relationships and lead Manufacturing Technical Strategy to support proposals
• Establish design concepts and criteria and provide engineering for R&D, integration, and test
• Recommend cost- and performance-improving changes
• Translate state-of-the-art process capabilities for designers
• Build cost models and affordability assessments to meet targets
• Coordinate manufacturing site selection and facility transition plans
• Manage risks and opportunities
• Develop production strategies across multiple classification and SAP levels
• Support acquisition, design, integration, execution, supplier oversight, subcontract management, and supply chain activities

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science or other relevant STEM area and 10 years or more of related experience OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Related professional and/or military experience in project or Program management, engineering, capture efforts, supply chain, and/or business management
• Project lead or integrated program team lead experience in Production Operations, Design to Cost, Subcontract Management, Full-Rate Production or Supplier sourcing
• Experience with the full lifecycle of aerospace hardware development and builds
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance level and SAPs as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Minimum 15 years of experience in production, development or sustainment management and integration of complex weapon systems
• Experience transitioning programs from engineering development to full rate/high volume production
• Experience leading program execution across a geographically distributed manufacturing organization
• Experience engaging in supplier oversight and management
• Proven performance as an engineering leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution
• Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines
• Experience with use and integration of AI and automation tools to support scalability and production
• Ability to identify and proactively address organizational and program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to problem resolution
• Ability to support identification, selection, and management of subcontract and supply chain elements of the program
• Strong communication, team-building, collaboration, ethical conduct, and customer-trust capabilities
• U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time

Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing strategy and execution for aerospace hardware development, with a strong focus on program management, supplier oversight, and production operations. Proven ability to manage complex weapon systems through all lifecycle phases while ensuring cost-effectiveness and performance improvements.

• Program Management
• Production Operations
• Supplier Oversight
• Aerospace Hardware Development
• Engineering Leadership

• Manufacturing Strategy
• Design-to-Cost
• Production Readiness Levels
• Cost Modeling
• Risk Management
• Integration and Test Engineering
• Lifecycle Management
• AI and Automation Integration
• Subcontract Management
• Supply Chain Management

• Communication
• Team-Building
• Collaboration
• Ethical Conduct
• Customer Trust

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to Obtain Top Secret Security Clearance

• Aerospace
• Weapon Systems
• Full-Rate Production
• Geographically Distributed Manufacturing
• Engineering Disciplines

• SAP
• Manufacturing Automation Tools