Manufacturing Manager

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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.   Job Summary Voyager Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations through an active transition from production to development-focused programs in support of DoD propulsion systems. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this individual will own daily manufacturing and test operations while adapting processes, tooling, and team capabilities to support early-stage hardware builds, prototype fabrication, and development test articles. The Manufacturing Manager will directly supervise technicians and cross-functional manufacturing staff, bridging frontline execution with engineering and program office requirements as the facility evolves toward a development operations model. Responsibilities Manage day-to-day manufacturing and test operations in support of development programs, low-rate builds, and prototype fabrication Support development of manufacturing readiness roadmaps aligned with program maturity gates and MRL advancement Manage and maintain facility equipment and tooling inventory, ensuring availability and readiness to support development program schedules Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment, test fixtures, and specialized tooling Coordinate equipment qualification and requalification activities as required by program or quality standards Own the facility CAPEX budget, including identifying, justifying, and prioritizing capital investments in equipment, tooling, and infrastructure to support development operations growth Partner with engineering and program teams to forecast tooling and equipment needs aligned with upcoming program phases and MRL advancement Ensure facility capabilities support current and future development program designs; identify and drive facility improvement actions Supervise, coach, and develop production technicians through frontline leadership; deliver training materials and maintain training records Manage business processes to measure and improve overall production performance; update departmental procedures as required Utilize key quality metrics and trend data to initiate improvements in overall quality performance Participate in support of product Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) Support Manufacturing Readiness Level Assessments (MRLAs) at supplier and in-house facilities Lead and support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations Support Hardware Acceptance Reviews (HARs) and Pre-Ship Reviews Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, design engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to drive integrated manufacturing execution Actively participate in the change management process to implement process and design improvements Support internal and external audits and program status reviews Other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level Positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and professional behavior with a strong commitment to team execution Eight (8) to twelve (12) years of related professional experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a relevant discipline Proven experience leading and mentoring manufacturing or operations personnel in a DoD or aerospace environment, including development or prototype program support Experience supporting manufacturing in a development or prototype environment, including low-rate, first-article, and early-stage hardware builds Comfortable operating in a dynamic, rapidly evolving program environment with shifting priorities and ambiguous requirements Experience managing facility CAPEX planning and execution, including business case development and capital investment justification Demonstrated ability to manage workload across self and team, delegate effectively, and operate with limited supervision across multiple functional organizations Experience with non-conformance processes including root cause, corrective/preventive action, and MRB activities Experience with AS9100, AS9102, and/or ISO 9001 quality management standards Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Skills Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to engage and influence across engineering, quality, supply chain, and program office stakeholders Experience identifying manufacturing process improvements using quantitative and qualitative analysis Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience Supplier evaluation and auditing capability Experience with program management tools and techniques to manage cost, technical, and schedule requirements in development program environments Involvement and experience in Lean Manufacturing principles applied