Advanced Manufacturing Integration Manager

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Integration Manager to lead rapid integration programs at the Hangar-01 facility in Beavercreek, OH. You will support the Combat Readiness Directorate and Rapid Sustainment Office, coordinating across teams to deliver effective organic sustainment solutions.

The role requires DoD/USAF logistics experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel ~5%. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in business/management or related field required.
• Experience leading DoD/USAF logistics and acquisition activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional teams to plan and execute rapid integration initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and track cost, schedule and performance.
• Prepare briefings, reviews, and support documentation for PMRs and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

DoD/USAF logistics

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in business, management, supply chain or related

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

FLIS

BLADE

A-Team

METALS

ETIMS

Job description

Advanced Manufacturing Integration Manager

Job No: 503892

Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)

Location: Dayton, OH

Category: Research Institute Staff

Department: Sustainment Product Supp - 250721

Pay Grade: P3 - Exempt

Advertised: September 23, 2026

Applications close: October 06, 2026

Position Summary:

Join UDRI as an Advanced Manufacturing Integration Manager! This is a full time position located Hangar-01 facility at The Greene Town Center in Beavercreek, OH. This position serves as an Advanced Manufacturing Integration Manager primarily supporting the Combat Readiness Directorate, Rapid Sustainment Office (ROD). The ideal candidate must be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, and deadline-intensive environment.

The Advanced Manufacturing Integration Manager focuses on various integration activities of multiple technologies, uses USAF systems to conduct research, collects requirements, and assists teams to develop strategies and viable solutions for rapid integration. As well, the Integration Manager participates and/or leads multi-functional integrated process teams to address problems, formulate solutions, and to support continuous process improvements. The Integration Manager coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, monitors project cost schedule and performance processes, completes status reports and assists in preparation of program office acquisition support documentation. The Integration Manager provides project management support, creates briefings, conducts reviews, and facilitates administrative and technical support for PMRs, workshops, technical interface meetings, technical order validations, conferences, client meetings, and other events when requested. Also, the Integration Manager provides expertise on related USAF and DoD policy and procedures (e.g., logistics, supply chain, maintenance and acquisition) to guide development of effective organic solutions and successfully align future sustainment of new technology to the appropriate USAF process owner. The Integration Manager supports the preparation and review of pertinent performance data, coordinates with applicable managers, and finalizes related documentation needed for presentation and/or delivery to the client. This position will travel between base and suppliers as needed as well as perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. BS degree preferably in business administration, management, supply chain, logistics or related fields.
• 2. 8+ years of related DoD or USAF acquisition logistics or maintenance (base retail/depot or HQ levels) management providing leadership, analytical support, and tactical level subject matter expertise to USAF logistics, maintenance or other related functional activities.
• 3. 8+ years of experience executing DoD/USAF technically related focused initiatives to include preparing and monitoring budgets, managing resource utilization to optimize resource management to enhance mission readiness.
• 4. 4+ years implementing process improvements for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• 5. Knowledge of related USAF and DoD policy, procedures and technical orders (e.g., logistics, supply chain, maintenance and acquisition) governing sustainment and operational support.
• 6. Ability to perform technical data research, analyze trends, monitor and report performance for both internal and external use.
• 7. Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team with ability to serve as a leader or participant with minimal supervision and direction.
• 8. Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace.
• 9. Excellent organizational and communication skills to include presentation skills with ability to interact with coworkers and the client at all levels.
• 10. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint).
• 11. Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 12. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
• 13. Willingness to travel approximately 5%.
• 14. Valid driver's license with low risk driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Master’s degree preferably in business administration, management, supply chain, logistics or related fields.
• 2. Experience with weapon system sustainment planning and execution, product support management, sustaining engineering, and depot/field maintenance planning.
• 3. Experience with use of DoD/USAF systems such as FLIS, BLADE, A-Team, METALS, ELMS and ETIMS.
• 4. Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and required sustainment planning during each phase.
• 5. Familiarity with the DoD’s Integrated Product Support Elements and guidance for application.
• 6. Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as fabrication, casting, forging, extrusion, CNC machining, injection molding, thermoforming, etc.
• 7. Familiarity with USAF quality assurance and compliance processes.
• 8. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Project and Project Management Certification.
• 9. DoD Acquisition Certification (DAWIA) Level III for Life Cycle Logistics.
• 10. Formal training and/or certification in Lean and Six Sigma.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.