Project Manager - Manufacturing
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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- English
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Original job description
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Project Manager leads the full lifecycle of advanced military and tactical textile projects from concept through deployment. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing cross-functional teams, and overseeing performance validation testing.
Requirements
The candidate must have 4-5 years of experience in manufacturing and project management, preferably within the defense sector. Strong knowledge of high-performance fibers and government procurement regulations is required.
Skills
- Project management
- Textile engineering
- Defense procurement
- Supply chain management
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Ballistic testing
- Mechanical testing
- R&D management
- Technical documentation
- Operational security
- Material specifications
Benefits
- Professional and supportive work environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Manufacturing
- Textiles
- Defense contractor
- Project management
- Body armor
- CBRN protection
- Flame-resistant
- Tactical gear
- Procurement
- Ballistic resistance
- Thermal protection
- Aramids
- UHMWPE
- OPSEC
- Quality control
- Government audits
- Engineering
- R&D