Engineering Manager

19 hours ago

Coachella, California, United States Armtec Defense Technologies Full time

Engineering Manager, Armtec Defense Technologies
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 US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec's world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.

Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview
Title: Engineering Manager
Job Family: Engineering Managers
Reports to: Vice President of Engineering
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type:  Full-Time

Job Summary
The Engineering Manager is responsible for translating company strategy into effective engineering execution. This role ensures strong technical rigor, predictable delivery, disciplined resource management, and a healthy engineering culture while developing mid-level managers and technical leaders.

Key Characteristics

Engineering Execution and DeliveryAbility to ensure engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality requirements.Translates strategic objectives into clear priorities, milestones, and execution plans.Identifies risks early and drives mitigation before they impact cost, schedule, or performance.Technical Leadership and RigorDemonstrates deep technical judgment and the ability to set standards for sound engineering practice.Ensures designs, processes, and changes meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.Promotes data-driven decision making and continuous technical improvement.People & Team LeadershipEffectively leads and develops engineering managers and technical staff.Creates clarify around roles, expectations, and accountability.Builds trust, psychological safety, and professional respect across the engineering organization.Communication & Stakeholder AlignmentClearly communicates tatus, risks, and priorities to executive leadership and cross-functional partners.Ensures leadership has timely, accurate visibility into engineering performance and issues.Represents engineering effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing discussions.Resource and Capacity ManagementManages engineering staffing, workload balance, and prioritization to maximize impact.Makes tradeoff decisions when resources are constrained and escalates appropriately.Ensures effective use of budget, tools, and engineering assets.Process, Metrics & Continuous ImprovementEstablishes and uses KPIs to monitor productivity, quality, and delivery performance.Improves engineering workflows, review, and governance to increase predictability and efficiency.Ensures lessons learned are captured and applied across teams.Talent Development & SuccessionAttracts, retains, and develops high-performing engineering talent.Conducts performance reviews and creates meaningful development plans.Builds bench strength for future technical and leadership roles.  QualificationsBachelor's Degree in the field of Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or other relevant field is required.  Advanced technical or business degree is highly desirable.12+ years of engineering experience in production or defense industries.Strong foundation in engineering theory and practice, with the ability to apply first principles, data-driven analysis, and sound technical judgment to guide design decisions, troubleshoot complex problems, and challenge assumptions across multiple engineering disciplines.Proven people and execution leadership, including experience managing managers, setting clear priorities and accountability, communicating status and risks effectively to leadership, and consistently delivering results through delegation and team development.Must be authorized to work in the U.S.To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. GovernmentArmtec CompetenciesDemonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as a senior leader: timely/quality decisions, delegation, develops direct reports, process management, innovation management, business acumen, intellectual horsepower, learning on the fly, hiring and staffing.Work Hours
4/10 workweek

To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website,  

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000/Annual

BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contributionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment InsuranceDisability InsuranceParent Leave PayEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)VacationSick LeaveHolidays (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)401(k) matchingTuition Assistance

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