Engineering Project Manager

Company Profile

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE : TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the U.S. and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom.

Job Overview

Title : EngineeringProject Manager

Job Family : Engineering Management

Reports to : Director of Engineering - Ordnance

Works with : Mid-level operations managers, engineers, supervisors, planners and employees.

Location : Coachella, California

Type : Full-Time

Job Summary

The Engineering Project Manager leads cross-functional engineering initiatives that deliver reliable performance, cost efficiency, and innovation. This role combines technical depth, systems thinking, and leadership agility to translate complex requirements into executable plans that meet business, regulatory, and customer objectives.

Core Capabilities

• Strategic Alignment : Connects engineering priorities to company goals, ensuring technical solutions drive measurable business results.
• Leadership & Collaboration : Directs multidisciplinary teams—engineers, vendors, and support functions—through project lifecycles from concept to production.
• Analytical Problem-Solving : Uses data, modeling, and simulation to evaluate risks, validate designs, and improve processes.
• Innovation : Integrates emerging technologies and modern tools (e.g., prototyping, 3D printing) to accelerate learning and enhance quality.
• Execution Discipline : Develops and manages schedules, budgets, and resources using professional planning tools (MS Project or equivalent).
• Risk & Change Control : Applies structured risk management and change processes to maintain safety, compliance, and performance.
• Technical Excellence : Reviews and validates drawings, materials, and specifications with applied knowledge of physics, chemistry, and materials science.
• Team Development : Coaches engineers in project management and problem-solving best practices, promoting standardized execution and accountability.
• Integrity & Professionalism : Models ethical leadership, sound judgment, and composure under pressure.

Qualifications

Behavioral Competencies

Armtec seeks leaders who are organized, have a sense of urgency, are action oriented, and who have a relentless drive for results. In doing this, we expect our leaders to be professional, have a positive outlook, remain cool under pressure, and be highly approachable. This requires hard-won skillsets in motivating, conflict management, assessing people, priority setting, building effective teams, and managerial courage.

Work Hours & Travel

To Apply

Please apply online on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Protected Vet

Salary Range

$100,352 - $178,192 / Annual

Benefits

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