Manufacturing Technical Manager

Amentum•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technical Manager leads manufacturing and precision clean room operations within NASA’s Structural Engineering Division at Johnson Space Center (JSC). The role supports NASA ES management with daily oversight of approximately 20 or more employees, including technicians, operators, and work control center personnel across multiple facilities. It requires hands-on, shop-floor leadership and a focus on safety, quality, and high performance. The manager develops and implements procedures, guidelines, and policies; establishes, maintains, and audits quality management systems compliant with standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100; and provides engineering and technical support to keep manufacturing and clean room facilities maintained and ready for use. The role coordinates resources for ES deliverables, manages budget and schedule constraints, supports annual task order and budget cost model development, and reports support needs, costs, schedules, and risks to senior management. The position also carries employee-management responsibilities, including hiring and onboarding, timecard and leave approval, training and performance reviews, employee recognition and counseling, and compliance with EEO/AA programs and the Union CBA. It is a full-time, on-location position at JSC. Salary starts at $83,700, with final pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, typically required.
Typically 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area.
At least five years of management or supervisory experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a technical field.
Demonstrated leadership experience in facility and manufacturing operations management.
Ability to operate independently according to directed prioritization.
Strong communication skills, including gathering information and creating and delivering presentations to customers and internal management.
Thorough understanding and broad application of occupational safety and health regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
Strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple directives.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Competence using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work full-time on location at JSC.
May be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust work hours to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in engineering or a technical field from an accredited engineering school, with at least ten years of direct engineering, manufacturing, and technical experience.
Familiarity with Johnson Space Center organizations, processes, and procedures.
Spaceflight hardware experience.
Familiarity with facility management, reporting, and work order tools used by JSC facilities.

Responsibilities

Assist NASA ES Management with daily activities of approximately 20 or more employees across JSC manufacturing and precision clean room facilities.
Develop procedures and guidelines with NASA ES and implement policies to strengthen manufacturing and cleaning operations.
Establish, maintain, and audit quality management systems compliant with standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Lead production operations from the shop floor alongside technicians and operators, promoting safety, quality, and high performance.
Provide engineering and technical support to maintain manufacturing and clean room facilities and ensure they are ready for use.
Maintain the Quality Management System and promote continuous improvement to reduce defects, eliminate waste, and optimize operational performance.
Manage, forecast, and coordinate resources supporting ES deliverables across facilities and work areas.
Interface with senior management to identify and report support needs, costs, schedules, and risks.
Manage resources within NASA ES budget and time constraints and support a motivated, productive team.
Work with the NASA ES Division to develop annual task orders and budget cost models for manufacturing and clean room resources.
Promote employee safety and oversee compliance with HSE requirements and company policies.
Champion innovation and continuous improvement efforts to achieve cost savings and lead-time improvements.
Manage personnel activities, including hiring, onboarding, timecard and leave approvals, training certifications, performance appraisals, section meetings, and employee recognition.
Provide employee counseling and comply with EEO/AA programs.
Ensure technicians in JF23 follow the Union CBA contract.
Maintain regular attendance and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Maintain professional conduct and appropriate grooming and dress that promotes teamwork and does not create safety risks.