Senior Manufacturing Project Manager

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience, plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus minimum 3 years of relevant experienceCLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position Duties and Tasks:Develop, maintain, and execute manufacturing project plans aligned to program schedules, contractual milestones, and delivery requirementsTranslate program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) into actionable manufacturing work plans, identifying critical path activities and resource requirementsMonitor and report manufacturing progress against established baselines; identify schedule risks and implement corrective actions as requiredSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, coordinating production readiness reviews, first article builds, and transition planning from development to LRIP and FRPMaintain manufacturing schedule visibility across concurrent UUV programs and communicate status to leadership and program officesCross-Functional CoordinationServe as the primary manufacturing point of contact to the program office, engineering, contracts, and supply chain teamsParticipate in program reviews, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and milestone events representing the manufacturing organizationCoordinate with Manufacturing Engineers and Test Engineers to resolve technical issues impacting production flowPartner with Supply Chain to monitor material availability, mitigate shortages, and ensure on-time receipt of long-lead and critical componentsWork closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with inspection plans, non-conformance disposition, and program-specific quality requirementsResource & Workforce ManagementIdentify staffing requirements to support program demand and coordinate with Operations leadership to align workforce to build plansManage Direct Labor Utilization (DLU) targets across assigned programs, balancing workforce allocation to meet both cost and schedule commitmentsSupport development of labor estimates and Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for proposals and contract modificationsRisk & Issue ManagementIdentify, document, and track manufacturing risks and issues; develop mitigation plans and escalate as appropriateMaintain manufacturing lessons learned and support root cause / corrective action (RCCA) processes for recurring issuesReporting & CommunicationPrepare and present manufacturing status briefings for internal leadership and external program office reviewsMaintain program manufacturing documentation including schedules, action item logs, meeting minutes, and milestone reportsProvide written inputs to monthly program status reports, CDRLs, and customer deliverables as requiredRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or program management role within a defense or aerospace environmentDemonstrated experience managing production programs through NPI, LRIP, and FRP phasesFamiliarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), IMS development, and program review processesStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsExperience with ERP systems (IFS, SAP, or equivalent)Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting undersea or defense programs or productsFamiliarity with MIL-STD quality and configuration management requirementsExperience with ISO 9001-2015 certified manufacturing environments Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $130,617.00 - USD $144,903.00 /Yr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-73613Job Location: US-MA-TauntonRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: ManufacturingEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.