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We are a passionate, global, and fast-paced team collaborating with several strategic partners and are committed to enhancing the overall agility and survivability of the modern warfighter.\nABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY\nThe\nManufacturing Engineer IV is responsible for leading and optimizing the production of ballistic helmets and advanced protective systems in a regulated defense manufacturing environment. This role focuses on improving manufacturing processes for advanced composite materials, ensuring consistent ballistic performance, increasing production efficiency, and maintaining strict quality and compliance standards. The position supports production scaling, continuous improvement initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and the delivery of mission-critical protective equipment for military and law enforcement applications.\nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING\nDevelop, refine, and standardize manufacturing processes for ballistic helmet production (layup, molding/pressing, trimming, finishing, coating)\nOptimize cycle times, material utilization, and yield while maintaining ballistic integrity\nLead root cause analysis for defects such as delamination, voids, dimensional non-conformance, or coating failures\nDefine and control critical process parameters (temperature, pressure, cure time, consolidation)\nPartner with R&D on material selection, qualification, and process transfer\nSupport new product introduction (NPI) and transition from prototype to full-rate production\nDesign and implement tooling, fixtures, and work instructions for repeatable manufacturing\nBalance throughput with strict compliance to ballistic performance standards\nImplement SPC and process controls for safety-critical features\nSupport ballistic testing, lot acceptance, and failure investigations\nSpecify and improve equipment such as presses, ovens, automation equipment, and final assembly lines\nEvaluate automation opportunities in material handling, cutting, painting and finishing operations\nImprove equipment uptime and preventive maintenance strategies\nMentor technicians and junior engineers in best manufacturing practices\nContribute to capacity planning, cost reduction strategies, and long-term manufacturing roadmap\nWHAT YOU'LL BRING\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or related field\n8-12+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in composites, defense, aerospace, or protective equipment\nHands-on experience with molding, pressing, or composite fabrication processes\nStrong understanding of process control in safety-critical manufacturing\nExperience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods\nCAD Experience Preferred\nPLC Logic Understanding\nDeep process ownership mindset in a safety-critical environment\nAbility to balance throughput, cost, and uncompromising quality\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capability (especially with materials/process interactions)\nLeadership and influence across production teams\nPreferred\nExperience with ballistic materials (aramids, UHMWPE, hybrid composites)\nFamiliarity with defense contracting requirements and documentation\nLean / Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)\n\nWHY JOIN GALVION?\nAt Galvion, innovation, collaboration, and purpose drive everything we do. You'll work alongside talented professionals dedicated to developing advanced protective systems that help safeguard those who serve. We offer challenging work, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to products that make a real-world difference.\nIf you're passionate about excellence engineering and want to help shape the future of military protection, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today and become part of a team committed to protecting the world's most important missions.\nGalvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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