Engineer Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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