Manufacturing & Process Technology Manager

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Reno, NV

12d • $145,000 - $215,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing & Process Technology Manager – Strategic Systems leads the manufacturing engineering and process technology team responsible for moving Strategic Systems products from development into repeatable, rate-capable production. The role owns process definition, automation, tooling, data, and traceability infrastructure so the Strategic Systems line of business can scale safely, with quality and on schedule. It partners closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Programs to ensure products are manufacturable, processes are controlled and capable, and production readiness is demonstrated before ramp.

The position reports to the Program Manager V in the Strategic Systems department. It is located in Reno, Nevada; Centennial, Colorado; or Pueblo, Colorado, and requires travel between sites. The role may require travel up to 15% to Strategic Systems sites and supplier and customer locations. The employee must be able to work on manufacturing floors and in production environments, including areas with safety controls and PPE requirements. U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract eligibility; the employee must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance and comply with ITAR regulations.

The role leads a team of manufacturing, process, and automation engineers; directs NPI and production ramp activities; manages manufacturing capital projects; drives automation, tooling, MES, digital work instructions, data acquisition, and traceability initiatives; and advances production capacity, quality, safety, and operational performance. It also supports production test systems, supplier process capability, facility readiness and commissioning, audits, and compliance with AS9100 and program quality requirements. The manager applies Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and emerging digital manufacturing and analytics tools, including AI-assisted documentation and data analysis.

The good-faith base salary range is $145,000–$215,000, depending on experience, skills, and location; the range reflects base salary only and excludes benefits and bonus or incentive compensation. Location-specific ranges are $145,000–$210,000 for Colorado and $150,000–$215,000 for Nevada.

Voyager offers a flexible and comprehensive rewards program, including Flexible Time Off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, gym memberships, a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4%, wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• 10 or more years of manufacturing, process, or controls engineering experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other regulated, complex-assembly environments.
• 5 or more years leading engineers or technical teams, including hiring, development, and performance management.
• Demonstrated success leading NPI, line launches, or production ramps from engineering build to repeatable production.
• Experience managing capital projects, including budget ownership, vendor management, and equipment qualification.
• Experience implementing MES, process data collection, or product traceability in a production environment.
• Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause problem-solving methods.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems such as AS9100 or equivalent IATF 16949/ISO 9001 systems.
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to rapidly learn, energetic materials safety and explosive safety practices in a production setting.
• Experience with manufacturing process development, line balancing, capacity modeling, and throughput optimization.
• Background in automation and controls integration, including robotics and PLC-based systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Omron.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting using Power BI, SQL, Python, and Minitab.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES platforms such as SAP.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD sufficient to review tooling and fixture designs.
• Sound judgment in prioritizing risk, cost, schedule, and safety in a high-consequence manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 15% between Strategic Systems sites and to supplier and customer locations.
• Ability to work on manufacturing floors and in production environments, including areas with safety controls and PPE requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract eligibility; applicants must also be a U.S. Person as specified in the export regulations section.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must comply with ITAR regulations and be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in solid rocket motor, energetics, propulsion, munitions, or other defense manufacturing.
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-complexity aerospace or space hardware production.
• Experience supporting facility expansion, equipment installation, or commissioning, including FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ.
• Familiarity with DCMA oversight, DFM&A, MRL assessments, or Manufacturing Readiness Levels.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and/or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing, process, and automation engineers, including hiring, goal setting, coaching, and performance management.
• Own Strategic Systems process technology strategy, including process development, standardization, and capability improvement across assembly, test, and supporting operations.
• Lead new product introduction and production ramp activities, including manufacturability reviews, process flows, work instructions, and production readiness reviews.
• Plan and execute manufacturing capital projects, including equipment specification, procurement, installation, qualification, and handover to Operations; manage assigned project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive automation and tooling initiatives to improve throughput, yield, and repeatability while maintaining safety and process control.
• Implement and sustain MES, electronic work instructions, data acquisition, and product traceability for production scaling and customer record requirements.
• Develop capacity models, labor standards, line balancing, and cycle-time analyses to support production planning and demand variability.
• Lead structured root cause and corrective action efforts with Quality and Operations, reducing scrap, rework, and nonconformances through data-driven problem solving.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods, including Kaizen, SMED, and TPM, to achieve cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Support production test system and test equipment requirements with Test Engineering, including integration, calibration, and data capture.
• Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers on process capability, first article activities, and supplier-related production issues.
• Support Strategic Systems facilitation efforts by defining process, equipment, and flow requirements and participating in readiness and commissioning activities.
• Support customer, DCMA, and internal audits, and ensure manufacturing documentation and processes comply with AS9100 and program quality requirements.
• Apply digital manufacturing and analytics tools, including AI-assisted documentation and data analysis, to improve engineering productivity and factory performance.
• Establish and report manufacturing engineering metrics, risks, and status to Operations and Strategic Systems leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their families; the company covers a significant portion of premiums, and many benefits are paid at 100% for employees.
• Dental coverage for employees and their families.
• Vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with more than 12,700 nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

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