Manufacturing Project Manager
About The Position
Torch Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join a team leading, planning, and executing complex manufacturing projects from concept to final implementation in a prototyping and low‑volume manufacturing environment. This position supports manufacturing operations across commercial, aerospace, and defense systems. As a Manufacturing Project Manager, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Lead, plan, and execute complex manufacturing projects from concept through final implementation Work within cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, and Suppliers Develop and produce hardware solutions for commercial, aerospace, and defense applications Manage overall project execution including customer interface, technical estimating, IMS development, project kickoff, outside vendor development, and final delivery Create Bills of Materials from technical drawings or CAD models Work independently with limited or no assistance in a dynamic environment
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of related experience, including progressively responsible work managing projects involving mechanical manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities (machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, integration)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW clearance (Secret/TS/TS‑SCI as required by contract)
- Experience working with cross‑functional teams and multiple stakeholders
- Experience estimating labor and materials for manufacturing projects
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical instructions
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of production planning and quality control principles in an AS9100 environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) or comparable project‑management software
- Ability to work well in a fast‑paced team environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- DoW aerospace and defense hardware experience
- PMP certification or equivalent project‑management certification
- Engineering or technical background
- Deltek Costpoint experience
- Supplier management experience
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, and execute complex manufacturing projects from concept through final implementation
- Work within cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, and Suppliers
- Develop and produce hardware solutions for commercial, aerospace, and defense applications
- Manage overall project execution including customer interface, technical estimating, IMS development, project kickoff, outside vendor development, and final delivery
- Create Bills of Materials from technical drawings or CAD models
- Work independently with limited or no assistance in a dynamic environment
Benefits
- ESOP participation
- 401(k) match
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- Health Saving Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
