Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
6+ years of engineering experience in defense or aerospace hardware, including 2 years in a leadership role.
Hands-on experience qualifying hardware to military or aerospace specifications.
Knowledge of electromechanical, electromagnetic, hydraulic, or power-conversion components and ability to interpret technical drawings.
Experience estimating manufacturing costs and technical risks for hardware projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting technical findings to diverse audiences.
Ability to work on-site in El Segundo, CA.
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a team of mechanical and electrical Product Engineers.
Create systems and processes for product and market growth.
Review and approve technical and business decisions made by the team.
Lead evaluations on complex, high-value opportunities.
Participate in clear-to-build reviews and program calls with cross-functional teams.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers to align technical and commercial judgments.
Benefits
Onsite position at Amca's headquarters with a collaborative work environment.
Opportunity for professional growth and team development.
Engagement in high-impact projects within the aerospace and defense sectors.
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with production and supply chain teams.
Full Job Description
Overview
Amca is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the Product Engineering team for the Business Operations department. You will manage and grow a team of mechanical and electrical Product Engineers who decide whether Amca's factories can build, qualify, and profitably deliver. This is an onsite position at Amca's headquarters and requires about 10% travel to our factories.
Responsibilities
Manage, coach, and grow a team of mechanical and electrical Product Engineers; set priorities, run 1:1s, and own performance reviews and development plans.
Develop systems and processes to support growth into new products and markets.
Review and approve your team's technical and business decisions.
Lead evaluation on the most complex or highest-value opportunities.
Attend clear-to-build reviews and weekly program calls with factory engineering, production, and supply chain teams on active projects.
Work closely with Product Managers so that technical and commercial judgment are closely aligned on every new project.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
6+ years of engineering experience in defense or aerospace hardware, with at least 2 years leading engineers as a direct manager or technical lead.
Hands-on experience qualifying hardware to military or aerospace specifications, including writing or approving test plans and reports.
Working knowledge of how electromechanical, electromagnetic, hydraulic, or power-conversion components are designed and manufactured, and the ability to read and interpret drawings (GD&T), specifications, and technical data packages.
Experience estimating manufacturing cost, lead time, and technical risk for build-to-print or alternate-source hardware.
Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting technical findings to non-engineers, customers, and other 3rd parties.
Ability to work on-site in El Segundo, CA.
U.S. person status (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as required for access to ITAR-controlled technical data.
Preferred
Background working with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
Familiarity with aerospace and defense supply chain processes
Experience building an engineering function, process, or team from an early stage.
