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Manufacturing Program Manager

At Hidden Level, we're building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world saferwhether it's protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.

Position Overview:

As we expand, we're looking for a Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) who is responsible for ensuring manufacturing programs achieve cost, quality, schedule, and delivery objectives. This role serves as the primary coordinator between Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and external manufacturing partners to ensure production commitments are met and operational goals are achieved.

The Manufacturing Program Manager operates within the Operations PMO and is responsible for driving execution across manufacturing and supply chain activities while ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer commitments, and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Own manufacturing program performance with accountability for cost, quality, schedule, and delivery objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated manufacturing plans, production schedules, and key program milestones.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and proactively identify risks, constraints, and opportunities impacting production commitments.
• Generate, track, and manage action items, risks, issues, and mitigation plans using established program management tools and processes.
• Track and report manufacturing program status, metrics, forecasts, and performance to leadership and stakeholders.
• Own production readiness process from prototype through full-rate production.
• Lead production readiness reviews and cross-functional program meetings to drive execution and resolve issues.
• Support Operations PMO governance processes and provide regular updates on manufacturing program performance.
• Ensure product changes, engineering revisions, and manufacturing documentation (i.e., BOMs, routings, tooling, fixtures, test systems, and work instructions) are production ready.
• Support long-term manufacturing scaling strategies and operational growth initiatives.
• In partnership with Manufacturing and Supply Chain leadership, identify bottlenecks and support the execution of capacity expansion plans.
• In partnership with the Supply Chain and Planning teams ensure material availability is aligned with demand plans.
• Support and participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cycle time reduction, quality, and inventory optimization

What We're Looking For:

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Results-driven with a bias toward action and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator capable of influencing across all levels of the organization.
• Skilled at building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Business and 8+ years of relevant experience managing manufacturing programs, production operations, or supply chain initiatives in a technology, industrial, aerospace, defense, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Managing manufacturing programs, production operations, or supply chain initiatives in a technology, industrial, aerospace, defense, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and executing manufacturing schedules, production plans, and program milestones.
• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, quality, and delivery performance across multiple projects or programs.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks.
• Proven experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to drive measurable improvements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• 10% travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, electronics, sensor systems, telecommunications, or other advanced technology manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfer, production readiness, and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
• Experience presenting program status, risks, recovery plans, and performance metrics to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements, export controls, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of configuration management, engineering change control, and product lifecycle management processes.

Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is estimated at $112,500 to $135,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level's technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position.