Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Armor13386 International Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218, USA •Jacksonville, FL, USAJob DescriptionPosted Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00 AMTOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVESJob SummaryLead the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams that builds life‑saving ballistic armor. You'll own daily operational support, scale new/legacy product lines, drive automation, and run a structured Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) that lifts throughput, yield, safety, and cost.ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead a team of manufacturing, process, and automation engineers supporting operationsIdentify, evaluate, and justify capital expenditure (CapEx) projects by developing data‑driven business casesWork with the New Product Development group to ensure Tollgate Zero and NPI guidelines are followed, from inception to mass productionDevelop and validate manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new products to consider DFM best practicesCreate and manage process documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPsBuild and maintain a prioritized CIP portfolio tied to plant KPIs (OEE, FPY, CT, COQ, safety)Identify automation opportunities (robotics/cobots, vision systems, PLC/HMI, AMRs, in‑process inspection, data capture)Lead vendor selection, URS/FDS, FAT/SAT, integration, and operator training; ensure safety and CE/OSHA complianceLead the identification and execution of improvement projects using AI/ML tools for predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimizationEnsure proper Change Control procedures are followed to align with the ISO 9001-2015 and BA 9000:2016 Quality Management SystemWork within EHS/OSHA, ITAR/EAR, and customer/regulatory requirementsAll other duties as assignedExperience10+ years in manufacturing/process engineering3–5+ years leading highly functional engineering teamsDemonstrated ability to recruit and develop talentExperience with discrete/heavy process experience (ceramics, composites, plastics, or metals) preferredExpertise working in manufacturing environments applying Operating Model toolsLean/Six Sigma toolkit; PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, DOEAutomation: PLC/HMI, robotics/cobots, vision systems, sensors, and safety circuitsTrack record creating CIP pipelines, prioritizing by ROI/risk, and delivering sustained KPI improvementsSoftware proficiency in applications such as MS Project, AutoCAD, VISIO, SolidWorks, etc.Clear communicator, servant leader, decisive under pressure; builds cross‑functional trust (Ops, Quality, Design, Supply Chain)Strong experience in Project ManagementBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or related fieldAdvanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferredU.S. Person status as defined by ITAR/EAR.Benefits401(k) with company matchEmployer paid life insurance and AD&DEmployer paid disabilityWellness programAdoption assistanceTuition assistanceEmployee assistance programWork life balancePaid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr