Project Manager - Manufacturing
Required skills
- Manufacturing Project Manager
- Textile Engineering
- Defense
- high-performance technical textiles
- military
- law enforcement
- body armor
- CBRN protection
- flame-resistant combat uniforms
- tactical gear
Role summary
A Canadian defense contractor specializing in Manufacturing and Textiles seeks a qualified Manufacturing Project Manager to lead the research, development, and high-volume manufacturing of technical textiles for military and law enforcement. This role involves overseeing projects for advanced body armor, CBRN protection, flame-resistant uniforms, and tactical gear, ensuring compliance with defense procurement regulations and military standards. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, securing the supply chain, tracking quality, and maintaining project documentation to deliver critical equipment on time and within budget.
Our client,
a Canadian defense contractor specializing in Manufacturing and Textiles, is in
search of a highly qualified Manufacturing Project Manager.
The Project
Manager, Textile Engineering (Defense) leads the research, development, and
high-volume manufacturing of high-performance technical textiles for military
and law enforcement applications. This role oversees the execution of projects
focused on advanced body armor, chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear (CBRN)
protection, flame-resistant combat uniforms, and tactical gear. The candidate
will navigate complex defense procurement regulations to deliver
mission-critical equipment on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute Defense Projects: Lead the full lifecycle of advanced military and tactical textile projects from initial concept through rigorous testing and full-scale deployment.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Guarantee that all materials and manufacturing processes strictly comply with military standards
- Coordinate Ballistic & Mechanical Testing: Oversee performance validation, including ballistic resistance, flame retardancy, thermal protection, and chemical resistance testing with accredited laboratories.
- Manage Cross-Functional Teams: Guide engineering, R&D, and production teams to translate complex military requirements into actionable material specifications.
- Secure Supply Chain & Vendors: Manage relationships with vetted suppliers of high-performance fibers (e.g., aramids, UHMWPE) while maintaining operational security (OPSEC).
- Track Quality & Audits: Implement strict quality control frameworks to pass rigorous government audits and factory inspections.
- Report & Document: Maintain meticulous project documentation, technical data packages, and progress reports for government contracts and stakeholder reviews.
What you will get in return:
• Professional and supportive work environment
What you need to do now:
· Apply
online or visit www.talencity.com
We thank
all applicants but due to the volume of applications, we will only be in touch
with qualified candidates to discuss next steps.
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