Manufacturing Manager at DarkVision — NeverHard

DarkVision is scaling the production of advanced in-line inspection (ILI) and downhole imaging technologies. We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to build and lead the teams and processes that deliver and maintain cutting-edge inspection technologies on time and to standard. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will own a defined manufacturing and repair scope from end to end. You will lead a team of Manufacturing Technicians and work closely with the Field Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Engineering teams. Team Leadership & Development Build and grow teams of technicians working on products in the ILI and downhole space, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance development. Set clear priorities and standards for the production floor, and sustain the culture of accountability, continuous learning, and safety. Structure and resource teams to match a growing production and repair schedule, supporting demand from our globally distributed operations teams. Manufacturing Strategy & Process Development Develop manufacturing strategies, plans, and processes in close collaboration with the Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Logistics teams. Translate product designs and new product introductions into repeatable, scalable production processes and work instructions. Identify and track key performance indicators to inform both planning and strategy. Identify, specify, and commission production equipment and facilities as required to scale production capacity in line with demand. Production Delivery Gain in-depth understanding of the processes and technologies which are used to produce DarkVision tools by being present and visible on the shop floor. Coordinate with field deployment teams to plan, track, and manage assets deployed globally across active project sites. Maintain visibility of build status, capacity, and constraints, and aggressively pursue delivery commitments to project and operations stakeholders. Operational Excellence & Quality Drive continuous improvement, quality management, and change management across production operations. Apply Lean production methods and structured root cause analysis (RCA) to reduce variability, eliminate waste, and sustain corrective actions. Own and mature the manufacturing quality management system, ensuring processes and documentation keep pace with production growth. What You'll Bring Experience: At least 5 years of experience in electromechanical assembly, with 3 years of experience managing production teams, setting production strategy, and managing capital equipment and facilities. New Product Introduction: Demonstrated proficiency managing new product introduction (NPI). Able to rapidly take products from prototype to repeatable production. Education: A degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering is an advantage, but sufficient experience may be considered as a substitute. Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of production optimization methods, RCA methodologies, and quality management systems. Leadership: Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain technical teams in a growing operation. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent, confident communication skills with a proven aptitude for working effectively with cross-functional teams. Mindset: A high sense of ownership, commitment to rigorous standards, and a strong bias for action. Agility & Innovation: An aptitude for learning and deploying new or emerging technologies and tools to increase the speed and quality of processes and workflows. Resilience: Theability to deliver high-quality results under pressure.