Operational Systems Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Deliver manufacturing ramp-ups for strategic products and programs .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,656 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing ramp-ups, operational excellence, and continuous improvement systems. Proven ability to lead teams in capacity modeling, process improvement, and the development of structured operations leadership programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing LeadershipProcess ImprovementSystem Dynamics ModelingOperations Leadership DevelopmentCapacity Modeling

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Hard Skills

System Dynamics ModelingSimulationCapacity ModelingTime-and-Motion StudiesValue Stream MappingKPI DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementProduction Systems ImplementationFacility Layout DesignWork Instruction Development

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationBuilding TrustAdaptabilityTeam LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

SimioPythonMATLAB

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingDefense ManufacturingOperational ExcellenceHigh-Complexity ManufacturingLeadership Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver manufacturing ramp-ups for strategic products and programs
Develop high-performing technical and management standards for HII MT manufacturing, including standards for work instructions, capacity modeling, daily work management, continuous improvement, and KPIs
Lead on-site teams to develop capacity models accounting for demand variability, headcount, equipment utilization, and supplier lead times
Lead on-site teams to establish standard build procedures, perform time-and-motion studies, map value streams, identify bottlenecks, balance flows, and design facility layouts
Establish, implement, and scale best-practice operational excellence and structured continuous improvement systems
Lead on-site teams to implement and tailor production systems for maximum impact
Apprentice and develop early-tenure industrial, manufacturing, and systems engineers
Establish a structured, systematic operations leadership development program

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
System dynamics modeling and simulation experience (e.g., Simio, Python, MATLAB)
Preference for experience with operations leadership development programs
Manufacturing leadership and process improvement experience
Familiarity with high-complexity / defense manufacturing is a plus
Exceptional communication skills
Capable of building rapid trust across a wide range of stakeholders, including front-line craftspeople and senior executives
Comfort creating structure from ambiguity & moving quickly with imperfect data
Security Clearance: None
Travel: 25-50% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth