Manufacturing Manager (Mgr Manufacturing Eng 2) - 29503

HII•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Manager to join their Huntsville Production Team. This role supports U.S. Army and U.S. Navy programs involving the design, development, production, and delivery of Part Task Trainer (PTT) training systems. The Manufacturing Manager will oversee the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations, ensuring products are built safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. The focus will be on shop floor operations, workforce leadership, process improvement, and manufacturing execution.

Requirements

6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing), Manufacturing Technology, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field or Masters with direct experience in related field.
Minimum of 8-12 years of manufacturing experience.
At least 3–5 years in a manufacturing leadership role (Manufacturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Operations Manager, or equivalent).
Experience with lean manufacturing processes.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Active Secret clearance with the US DOD
Experience managing manufacturing operations in a low-volume, high-mix production environment.
Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing teams to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Strong MS Project experience
ASCM/APICS CPIM certification
Experience manufacturing complex electro-mechanical, electronic, or integrated systems.
Experience supporting manufacturing, integration, testing, and product acceptance activities.
Understanding of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and process controls.
Workforce planning and labor utilization
PMP Certification

Responsibilities

Supports employees responsible for assembling component parts into subassemblies, finished assemblies, packaging, and completed units.
Manage the production lifecycle of multiple PTT systems, ensuring build accuracy, configuration compliance, and on-time delivery.
Supports the Development and maintenance of production schedules, resource plans, and detailed build instructions.
Coordinate with engineering, logistics, quality assurance, procurement, and program management teams to ensure seamless execution.
Monitor production risks, resolve operational and scheduling issues, and implement mitigation strategies.