Manufacturing Project Manager

Manufacturing Project Manager

Torch Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join a team leading, planning, and executing complex manufacturing projects from concept to final implementation in a prototyping and low-volume manufacturing environment. This position supports manufacturing operations across commercial, aerospace, and defense systems.

As a Manufacturing Project Manager, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Lead, plan, and execute complex manufacturing projects from concept through final implementation
• Work within cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, and Suppliers
• Develop and produce hardware solutions for commercial, aerospace, and defense applications
• Manage overall project execution including customer interface, technical estimating, IMS development, project kickoff, outside vendor development, and final delivery
• Create Bills of Materials from technical drawings or CAD models
• Work independently with limited or no assistance in a dynamic environment

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related experience, including progressively responsible work managing projects involving mechanical manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities (machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, integration)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW clearance (Secret/TS/TS-SCI as required by contract)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• Experience estimating labor and materials for manufacturing projects
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical instructions
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of production planning and quality control principles in an AS9100 environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) or comparable project-management software
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoW aerospace and defense hardware experience
• PMP certification or equivalent project-management certification
• Engineering or technical background
• Deltek Costpoint experience
• Supplier management experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Schedule: Fulltime

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.