Defense Tech Transition Lead

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining in Mentor, OH seeks a Technology Transition Program Manager to accelerate adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies into DoD capabilities. You will lead a portfolio of high-impact programs, engaging government sponsors, PAEs, PMs, OEMs, suppliers and partners to move technologies from development to production.

Responsibilities include developing transition roadmaps, assessing readiness and risks, and ensuring programs deliver on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years leading technical programs in engineering, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, or defense.
• Experience with government customers, defense contractors, or manufacturing orgs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition of advanced manufacturing technologies into qualification, industrialization, and production.
• Develop transition roadmaps and implementation strategies for mature tech.
• Evaluate readiness, manage risks, and monitor progress and metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver programs on time and budget.
• Engage with government sponsors, PAEs, PMs, OEMs, suppliers and industry partners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Program management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining in Mentor, OH seeks a Technology Transition Program Manager to accelerate adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies into DoD capabilities. You will lead a portfolio of high-impact programs, engaging government sponsors, PAEs, PMs, OEMs, suppliers and partners to move technologies from development to production.

Responsibilities include developing transition roadmaps, assessing readiness and risks, and ensuring programs deliver on