Manufacturing & Process Technology Manager

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Pueblo, Centennial, Reno (CO, CO, NV); On-site; USD 145,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Gym memberships

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing & Process Technology Manager – Strategic Systems to lead a team of manufacturing, process, and automation engineers.

You will own process definition, automation, tooling, data, and traceability infrastructure to scale production safely, with quality and on schedule. The role partners with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain and Programs to ensure products are manufacturable, processes controlled, and production-ready

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing/processing teams in defense or aerospace contexts.
• Strong background in process technology strategy, automation and data traceability.
• Knowledge of MES, data capture and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of manufacturing, process and automation engineers for Strategic Systems.
• Define process technology strategy across assembly, test and operations.
• Oversee NPI and ramp activities with design engineering and operations teams.
• Plan and manage manufacturing capital projects, CAPEX scope and budgets.
• Drive automation, tooling, and data-enabled improvements for throughput and quality.
• Support production test systems, calibration and data capture.
• Collaborate with supply chain on process capability and first article activities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and program quality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Production planning

Job description

Manufacturing & Process Technology Manager

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager.

The Manufacturing & Process Technology Manager – Strategic Systems leads the manufacturing engineering and process technology team that moves Strategic Systems products from development into repeatable, rate-capable production. This leader owns the process definition, automation, tooling, data and traceability infrastructure that allow the Strategic Systems line of business to scale safely, with quality and on schedule. The role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain and Programs to ensure new and transitioning products are manufacturable, processes are controlled and capable, and production readiness is demonstrated before ramp.

The position reports to the Program Manager V in the Strategic Systems department. The position is located in Reno, NV, Centennial, CO or Pueblo, CO with travel between sites required.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing, process and automation engineers supporting Strategic Systems production, including hiring, goal setting, coaching and performance management
• Own process technology strategy for Strategic Systems, including process development, standardization, and capability improvement across assembly, test and supporting operations
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities, including manufacturability reviews with Design Engineering, process flow and work instruction development, and production readiness reviews
• Plan and execute manufacturing capital projects, including equipment specification, procurement, installation, qualification and handover to Operations; own CAPEX scope, schedule and budget for assigned projects
• Define and drive automation and tooling initiatives to improve throughput, yield and repeatability while maintaining safety and process control
• Drive implementation and sustainment of MES, electronic work instructions, data acquisition and product traceability to support production scaling and customer record requirements
• Develop capacity models, labor standards, line balancing and cycle-time analyses to support production planning and demand variability
• Lead structured root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts with Quality and Operations; reduce scrap, rework and nonconformances through data-driven problem solving
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods (Kaizen, SMED, TPM) to deliver measurable cost, quality and delivery gains
• Support production test system and test equipment requirements in partnership with Test Engineering, including integration, calibration and data capture
• Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers on process capability, first article activities, and supplier-related production issues
• Support Strategic Systems facilitation efforts by defining process, equipment and flow requirements and participating in readiness and commissioning activities
• Support customer, DCMA and internal audits, and ensure manufacturing documentation and processes comply with AS9100 and program quality requirements
• Apply emerging digital manufacturing and analytics tools, including AI-assisted documentation and data analysis, to improve engineering productivity and factory performance
• Establish and report manufacturing engineering metrics, risks and status to Operations and Strategic Systems leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in solid rocket motor, energetics, propulsion, munitions or other defense manufacturing
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-complexity aerospace or space hardware production
• Experience supporting facility expansion, equipment installation or commissioning (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ)
• Familiarity with DCMA oversight, DFM&A, MRL assessments or Manufacturing Readiness Levels

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 15% between Strategic Systems sites and to supplier and customer locations
• Must be able to work on the manufacturing floor and in production environments, including areas with safety controls and PPE requirements
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract eligibility
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Must comply with ITAR regulations

The good faith base salary rangefor this role is $145,000 – $215,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employeesbenefitfrom a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge andmaintaina healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, witha significant portionof premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness,