Manufacturing Manager

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: The ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure.