Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Armor

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

Together, we save lives. Lead the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams that build life-saving ballistic armor. You’ll own daily operational support, scale new/legacy product lines, drive automation, and run a structured Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) that lifts throughput, yield, safety, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of manufacturing, process, and automation engineers supporting operations
• Identify, evaluate, and justify capital expenditure (CapEx) projects by developing data-driven business cases
• Work with the New Product Development group to ensure Tollgate Zero and NPI guidelines are followed, from inception to mass production
• Create and validate manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new products to consider DFM best practices
• Create and manage process documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs
• Build and maintain a prioritized CIP portfolio tied to plant KPIs (OEE, FPY, CT, COQ, safety)
• Execute Lean/Six Sigma projects
• Identify automation opportunities (robotics/cobots, vision systems, PLC/HMI, AMRs, in-process inspection, data capture)
• Lead vendor selection, URS/FDS, FAT/SAT, integration, and operator training; ensure safety and CE/OSHA compliance
• Lead the identification and execution of improvement projects using AI/ML tools for predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization
• Ensure proper Change Control procedures are followed to align with the ISO 9001-2015 and BA 9000:2016 Quality Management System
• Work within EHS/OSHA, ITAR/EAR, and customer/regulatory requirements
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 10+ years in manufacturing/process engineering
• 3–5+ years leading highly functional engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop talent
• Expertise working in manufacturing environments applying Operating Model tools
• Leverage Lean/Six Sigma toolkit; PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, DOE
• Automation: PLC/HMI, robotics/cobots, vision systems, sensors, and safety circuits
• Track record creating CIP pipelines, prioritizing by ROI/risk, and delivering sustained KPI improvements
• Software proficiency in applications such as MS Project, AutoCAD, VISIO, SolidWorks, etc.
• Clear communicator, servant leader, decisive under pressure; builds cross-functional trust (Ops, Quality, Design, Supply Chain)
• Strong experience in Project Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred

Skills

• Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Capital Expenditure Analysis
• New Product Development
• Process Validation
• Continuous Improvement Programs
• Automation Implementation
• Vendor Management
• Lean/Six Sigma Tools
• Project Management
• AI/ML for Predictive Maintenance
• Quality Control
• Change Control Procedures
• ISO 9001-2015 and BA 9000:2016 Compliance

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.