Nammo Composite Solutions, LLC a manufacturer of advanced composites and integrated structures, is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a leadership team position for Engineering Manager. This role requires a strong technical background and demonstrated ability to manage people to success within program budgets and task deadlines.

Position reports to the President, General Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead daily operations of a multidisciplinary engineering team

• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and technically rigorous team culture

• Mentor team members and conduct performance reviews, skill gap assessments, and development planning

• Build a cohesive team from diverse individuals, emphasizing open communication and mutual accountability

• Promote a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement across all engineering activities

• Provide regular feedback to reinforce or correct behaviors

• Establish and improve business processes

Strategic Planning & Cross-Functional Engagement

• Align individual and team activities with program, project, and company goals

• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to leadership initiatives

• Support business development efforts through technical expertise and engagement

• Attend status and project review meetings, communicating engineering progress and challenges

Technical Oversight & Process Excellence

• Oversee design, testing, tooling, and process development

• Provide technical direction on design and process changes impacting production

• Ensure compliance with engineering and business systems (e.g., timesheets, configuration management, documentation, design reviews)

• Apply data analysis, scientific methods, and statistical techniques to drive improvements in team and process performance

• Proactively identify and mitigate operational and technical risks

• Ensure manufacturing processes are in control and meet quality requirements and expectations

Project & Customer Support

• Communicate project status and technical milestones to internal and external stakeholders

• Plan and administer engineering team resource allocation to maximize effectiveness and ensure the needs of all internal customers are met

• Oversee IRAD budget and project execution

• Support customer meetings, offering clear and confident technical input

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific field

• 8+ years in manufacturing, ideally with composites in aerospace/defense

• Proven leadership in a high-paced production environment

Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of engineering principles, GD&T, and Lean Six Sigma practices

• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (e.g., CATIA or Solidworks)

• Excellent ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications

• Solid foundation in AS9100 and industry-specific SOPs

• Advanced technical writing for reports, proposals, and evaluations

• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong interpersonal and feedback-giving skills

• High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution capabilities

• Passion for continuous improvement for self and team

• Comfort with decision-making and technical responsibility

Other

• Understanding of safety protocols and PPE use in manufacturing environments

• Demonstrated project leadership: scope, risk, budget, schedule, customer satisfaction