Manufacturing Project Manager

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

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

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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.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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