Senior Manufacturing Engineer IV

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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.

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The Senior Manufacturing Engineer IV will be supporting a Department of Defense program as the principal program Manufacturing Engineer, responsible for all aspects of production for the assigned program and will be responsible for daily manufacturing and test operations support to ensure technically correct manufacturing and product flow such that quality, OTD and production cost targets are met.

The position reports to the Director of Manufacturing and is part of the manufacturing in Reno, NV. This role is onsite.

In this role, the essential functions are: 

• Review design drawings for manufacturability ensuring constructive feedback is provided to Design Engineering prior to drawing release.
• Ensure facility can support designs; identifying actions required to improve facility capabilities as required.
• Manage business processes to measure and improve overall production performance, updating and improving departmental procedures as required.
• Utilize key quality metrics & associated quality trends to initiate and deliver improvements that will drive improved overall quality performance.
• Support product failure modes and effects analyses and root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Support Supplier First Article Inspections, Support Hardware Acceptance, Pre-Ship Reviews and First Article Inspection (FAI) reporting.
• Support internal and external audits, program status, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with leaders from various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement.

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• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or relevant discipline from an accredited college/university
• 10+ years of related professional experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or relevant discipline.
• Experience working to identify, utilize quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities, and communicate manufacturing process improvements to successfully influence others to effect change in engineering drawing and other requirements documents
• Experience with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001
• Develop Manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Design basic tools, shop aids and other simple production tooling.
• Prepare and conduct various reviews, including Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and Manufacturing Readiness Level Assessments (MRLAs).
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Manage and mentor operations personnel while recognizing workloads of self and others, delegating tasks to junior staff and peers as needed
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision while using excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate initiatives across multi-functional organizations
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level

The good faith base salary range $114,431.00 to $157,334.00 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees

The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.