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Salary: USD 90,000 - 115,000 / annual
Voyager Technologies is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company developing transformative, mission-critical solutions. This Manufacturing Engineer role is based onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
You will own the translation of energetic manufacturing processes from development into production, designing, implementing, and continuously improving the systems, processes, and tooling that underpin solid rocket motor production. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, mission-driven manufacturing environment where the work is both high-stakes and novel.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing systems, processes, procedures, and tooling for solid rocket motors and energetic materials, maintaining adherence to safety, quality, performance, and reliability standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lead the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production, defining process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness gates in collaboration with Process Engineering, Safety, and Compliance.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and throughput; develop, monitor, and report on key performance metrics such as yield, defect rates, nonconformances, and cycle time.
- Oversee production operations for solid rocket motor assembly, energetic chemical formulation, and hazardous materials handling, serving as the production-focused point of contact for manufacturing execution, regulatory compliance, and third-party stakeholders.
- Create, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation to production standards; train operations personnel in procedures, standards, and best practices.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders to support planning, budgeting, process reviews, and program milestones.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing Development, Safety, and Compliance to embed production practices into all phases of the product lifecycle.
Travel up to 15% within the continental United States is required, including possible overnights. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and comfort with standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching in a manufacturing environment with personal protective equipment.
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, or other relevant engineering discipline with 5 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience, OR Master's degree in a relevant field with 3 years of experience, OR 9 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree. Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and improving manufacturing processes in a production environment, including developing SOPs, work instructions, and process specifications. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies with demonstrated experience contributing to or leading process improvement initiatives with measurable results in yield, throughput, or defect reduction. Proven ability to oversee and support production operations involving complex assembly, hazardous materials handling, or regulated manufacturing environments, with strong familiarity with applicable safety and quality standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders. Strong self-starter with the ability to solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision. Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and ability to operate within rigorous regulatory environments including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous or energetic materials standards. Must be 21 years of age or older, pass pre-employment drug test, and pass State and Federal background checks. Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to conform to ITAR and export regulations.
Preferred: Experience with energetic materials, solid rocket motor propellant manufacturing, or other hazardous manufacturing environments. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) with demonstrated application in a production environment. Proficiency with Solidworks, AutoCAD, or similar software.
