Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Roadrunner
Core
Leading manufacturing engineering for the Roadrunner VTOL counter-UAS interceptor, driving industrialization from prototype to full-scale production at a hyperscale facility.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Builds
Autonomous air defense systems (VTOL interceptors) for U.S. military and allies
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering leadership, process improvement, product scaling, cross-functional collaboration, project management, technical documentation, vendor management, data analysis, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Aerospace program exposure, software scripting, Lean Six Sigma, CAD proficiency, hardware fabrication experience
Technologies
MES, ERP, CAD
Responsibilities
Direct and develop the manufacturing engineering team for the Roadrunner program; oversee industrialization from prototyping to large-volume production; set strategic technical direction and drive continuous process improvement; develop execution plans for production capabilities; own documentation for manufacturing hardware at scale; collaborate with product development for manufacturability; assist in equipment selection and commissioning; manage budgets and forecast manufacturing needs; foster team culture and training; serve as technical expert for complex manufacturing issues; liaise with vendors; analyze production metrics; ensure safety and regulatory compliance
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership