$180,000 – $230,000
Listed on Voyager’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads a specialized tooling group supporting aerospace propulsion and solid rocket motor programs, managing teams of engineers and technicians across design, fabrication, inspection, and configuration management. It suits experienced manufacturing or tooling engineering managers who can combine hands-on technical depth in GD&T and aerospace processes with proven team leadership in highly regulated, compliance-heavy environments.
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What they ask for
Required
- 15+ years of progressive tooling or manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense
- Demonstrated team leadership and development in structured manufacturing environments
- Direct experience with government and company property control systems (FAR 52.245 compliance)
- Expert-level GD&T application per ASME Y14.5
- Hands-on configuration management experience with tooling records and ECO processing
- Broad knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and inspection processes: precision machining, composite tooling, assembly fixtures, welding, CMM, optical and functional measurement
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs with MAP/PMAP requirements
- Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with DCMA audit processes and contractor government property (CGP) systems
- Experience with SRM motor case, nozzle, or DACS tooling
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
- Active Secret-level clearance