Manager Manufacturing

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • San Diego, CA • 3h ago

Job ID: 114380

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing a team of engineers to develop robust manufacturing plans, production flows, and capacity models that meet rigorous program constraints. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will bridge the gap between engineering development and production execution, providing critical guidance to both internal leadership and external supply bases. You will drive operational excellence by establishing cross-training initiatives, adjudicating technical conflicts, and ensuring seamless communication with senior leadership and customers to deliver mission-critical solutions on schedule.

Job Responsibilities

Assign tasks for all manufacturing engineering personnel to include setting priorities and adjudicating conflicts

Supervise a technical group to accomplish business objectives

Develop manufacturing plans, production flows, test requirements, and capacity models for defense portfolio

Implement right-size manufacturing solutions within technical and program constraints

Establish and maintain a manufacturing specialty cross-training curriculum with measurable objectives

Participate in engineering development projects and design reviews as the manufacturing subject matter expert (SME)

Provide manufacturing SME consultation and guidance to our supply base

Support accurate estimating and planning for manufacturing proposals and basis of estimates (BOEs)

Communicate daily with senior production leadership to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing execution

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer

Brief customers professionally as the manufacturing engineering SME

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Additional Responsibilities

Conducts studies in operations to maximize throughput within facility, equipment, and personnel constraints

Innovate new manufacturing processes aligned with BU technical strategy

Ensure continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production

Enforce compliant and balanced dispositions of non-conforming material

Lead Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience

Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application

Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $139,457/year- $199,484. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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