Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D teams during prototyping to provide manufacturing feasibility feedback and champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Define technical requirements and author RFPs for custom automation equipment, robotics, and tooling.
• Manage vendor selection, capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets, and project timelines for machinery delivery.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure equipment meets cycle time, yield, and safety standards.
• Oversee the transition of products from low-volume prototyping to mass production by building pilot lines and identifying scaling bottlenecks.
• Design and optimize production layouts, material flows, and automation strategies using Industry 4.0 principles.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of manufacturing and process engineers.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including cycle times, first-pass yield (FPY), and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Master's or MBA is a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Proven track record in New Product Introduction (NPI) and working alongside R&D teams.
• Deep understanding of automated assembly processes, robotics, and how design impacts automation feasibility.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and PFMEA execution.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

About the Company

STARK is a defense technology company revolutionizing the deployment of autonomous systems. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance, software-defined unmanned systems that are mass-scalable and cost-effective, providing a decisive edge to NATO Allies and their Partners.