Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Company & Mission:

Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.

AGILE is headquartered is Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK.  The CEO, CFO and CCO are based around Boulder, CO.

AGILE is seeking a growth-oriented and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join a fast paced, highly technical environment. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will provide leadership in the development of personnel and internal processes used to support product development and manufacturing of highly technical space hardware.  

Everyone in the Manufacturing organization has one job: make this place better. Everything we do is in support of that job. If you want to be part of a team that has that guiding tenet, this is the place for you. 

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for understanding the manufacturing planning and process needs of the business, developing project plans to achieve those needs, and aligning labor resources to deploy against the program development and execution needs.  The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will perform in a blended role of people management, project management, and program support as an individual contributor.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Job Details:

• Set the vision for the Manufacturing Engineering department.
• Conduct team management and building responsibilities including hiring and onboarding, performance management, career development, and team building.
• Provide insight and guidance for team growth.
• Identify, manage, and execute continuous improvement projects.
• Support and monitor team performance and productivity through metrics.
• Identify and reduce risks in manufacturing processes.
• Apply a scientific mindset to all facets of the job.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Develop ideas you might be called crazy for, then prove they work.
• Review work instructions and implement best practices.
• Report on status of project and team performance to executive leadership. 

Qualifications:

• B.S. or advanced degree in related engineering or technical field.
• 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or similar field.
• 5 years of project management and/or people leadership.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing controls, processes, procedure creation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with progression of hardware from design concept to production, including prototyping, New Product Introduction (NPI), Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP), Transition to Production (TTP), and full scale production.
• Experience implementing Lean concepts.
• Experience leading Kaizen activities or Root Cause Analysis efforts.
• Experience with ERP/MRP (such as SAP, CostPoint, NetSuite, or similar), and MES software.
• Experience with manufacturing planning and scheduling.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering results on tight timelines.
• Proficient understanding of GD&T and its practical application.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex engineering problems and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Ability to work onsite in Durango, Colorado.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiar with flight hardware and associated restrictions.
• Familiar with machine shop capabilities.
• Familiar with ITAR restrictions.
• Experience working with proposal efforts.
• Experience with automation integration. 
• Familiar with additive technologies or metallurgy.
• Familiar with chemical systems, especially hypergols.
• Industrial Engineering experience is a bonus.
• Experience with plant layout and standup.

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site

Location: Durango, CO

Remote: No

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000

What You'll Love About Us:

100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.

Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave.

The company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee’s salary.

Employee referral program.

Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities.  In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

• Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations, it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.