5+ years in technical product management or manufacturing engineering in aerospace or advanced manufacturing
Hands-on experience with composite fabrication processes and tooling design
Experience with robotic automation and CNC equipment integration
Familiarity with propulsion or powertrain integration in a production setting
Experience developing production validation test plans
Familiarity with UAS/UAV production environments
Strong knowledge of PLM/ERP systems and configuration control
Responsibilities
Own the technical requirements and design for production line scale-up
Define tooling and process parameters for composite fabrication
Specify and set up automated production cells including robotic systems
Lead technical planning for propulsion integration across engine configurations
Develop rate-increase and surge capacity plans for production readiness
Interface with engineering, production, and quality to tackle manufacturing issues
Define training and certification requirements for new processes and equipment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Location in Madison, Alabama
Opportunity for professional growth in aerospace manufacturing
Engagement with advanced manufacturing technologies
Potential for obtaining security clearance
Full Job Description
Technical Product Manager to own the technical definition of manufacturing improvement initiatives across our UAS production lines. This role owns the technical roadmap for production scale-up, process development, and manufacturing automation, defining the engineering requirements, tooling, and equipment specifications needed to industrialize new manufacturing capability.
PRIMARY TECHNICAL FOCUS
Own the technical requirements and design intent for production line scale-up, translating throughput and capacity targets into facility layout, tooling, and workstation specifications
Define composite fabrication tooling and process parameters (e.g., layup tool sets, takt time targets, cure/bond cycles) needed to meet validated production rate commitments
Specify and stand-up automated production cells, including robotic trim/finishing cells, CNC machining centers, and automated inspection (CMM) systems, partnering with equipment vendors on integration
Lead technical planning for propulsion and subsystem integration across multiple engine/powertrain configurations, coordinating with domestic suppliers on qualification and capacity
Develop and validate rate-increase and surge capacity plans, defining the technical exercises and data needed to demonstrate production readiness
Serve as technical lead interfacing with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to resolve design-for-manufacturing issues affecting cost, schedule, or producibility
Define technical training and certification requirements for new production processes and equipment
DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
5+ years in technical product management, manufacturing engineering, or industrialization role in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
Hands-on experience with composite fabrication processes, tooling design, and takt-time/cycle-time analysis
Experience specifying or integrating robotic automation, CNC equipment, and automated metrology/inspection systems
Familiarity with propulsion or powertrain integration (e.g., internal combustion, electric, or turbine systems) in a production environment
Experience developing rate-increase, surge capacity, or production validation test plans
Familiarity with UAS/UAV production environments
Experience with PLM/ERP systems and engineering documentation/configuration control
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or materials engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be considered
Strong technical fluency across manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment, with the ability to write and evaluate detailed technical specifications
Proven ability to translate production capacity and rate requirements into concrete engineering, tooling, and facility plans
Manufacturing experience, with working knowledge of materials and process considerations affecting production (e.g., composites, metallics, finishing, or assembly processes)
Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, process specifications, and equipment technical data
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders
