Manager Manufacturing

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

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About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing a team of engineers to develop robust manufacturing plans, production flows, and capacity models that meet rigorous program constraints. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will bridge the gap between engineering development and production execution, providing critical guidance to both internal leadership and external supply bases. You will drive operational excellence by establishing cross-training initiatives, adjudicating technical conflicts, and ensuring seamless communication with senior leadership and customers to deliver mission-critical solutions on schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks for all manufacturing engineering personnel to include setting priorities and adjudicating conflicts
• Supervise a technical group to accomplish business objectives
• Develop manufacturing plans, production flows, test requirements, and capacity models for defense portfolio
• Implement right-size manufacturing solutions within technical and program constraints
• Establish and maintain a manufacturing specialty cross-training curriculum with measurable objectives
• Participate in engineering development projects and design reviews as the manufacturing subject matter expert (SME)
• Provide manufacturing SME consultation and guidance to our supply base
• Support accurate estimating and planning for manufacturing proposals and basis of estimates (BOEs)
• Communicate daily with senior production leadership to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing execution
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer
• Brief customers professionally as the manufacturing engineering SME
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Conducts studies in operations to maximize throughput within facility, equipment, and personnel constraints
• Innovate new manufacturing processes aligned with BU technical strategy
• Ensure continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production
• Enforce compliant and balanced dispositions of non-conforming material
• Lead Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager