Drone Manufacturing Manager — 2nd Shift Leader

BRINC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Parental leave

Flexible Time Off

Orca pass

Free parking (Seattle)

Job summary

BRINC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead our life-saving drone production operations. You will oversee daily activities, optimize workflows, and ensure quality while mentoring a team of Production Technicians on second shift with an eventual move to day shift.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with leadership, ERP/MES experience, and Lean/ISO 9001 familiarity. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance to scale capacity and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience with ERP and MES software systems.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking skills.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations across 10+ technicians.
• Mentor Production Technicians; recruit, train and evaluate performance.
• Prioritize and allocate work to meet production deadlines.
• Maintain production standards and quality control measures.
• Oversee production floor layout and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance for planning.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and approve process changes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

ERP software

MES software

Job description

BRINC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead our life-saving drone production operations. You will oversee daily activities, optimize workflows, and ensure quality while mentoring a team of Production Technicians on second shift with an eventual move to day shift.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with leadership, ERP/MES experience, and Lean/ISO 9001 familiarity. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance to scale capacity and improve processes.