Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering ManagerOur client is an established small business and a trusted Prime Contractor to the U.S. Department of War, delivering engineering, manufacturing, product quality, and supply chain solutions across weapon system sustainment programs. The team works directly with government and military customers to bridge the gap between initial requirements and manufacturing execution, including advanced and additive manufacturing, digital engineering, and model-based manufacturing. Our client is recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country.Position SummaryOur client is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering execution across its sustainment and advanced manufacturing programs. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will manage a team of engineers spanning electrical, mechanical, and industrial disciplines, own technical delivery on active DoD programs, and be the person program leadership and customers turn to when a design, schedule, or quality issue needs a decision. This is not a large-department, layers-of-management role. You will be close to the work, close to the team, and close to the customer.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team (electrical, mechanical, industrial) supporting weapon system sustainment and advanced manufacturing programsOwn technical delivery: scope, schedule, budget, and quality across assigned programs and projectsServe as a working technical authority, reviewing designs, resolving engineering issues, and stepping in as a hands-on contributor when programs need itTranslate customer and contract requirements into engineering execution plans and staffing decisionsManage workforce planning, staffing allocation, and skill mix across current and upcoming program needsDevelop, mentor, and performance-manage engineers and any front-line leads on the teamInterface directly with program managers, the customer, and executive leadership on technical status, risk, and scheduleEnsure designs, processes, and deliverables meet contract, regulatory, and quality requirements, including ITAR/EAR and CUI data handlingDrive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and metrics across the departmentSupport proposal and bid activity, including technical scoping and basis-of-estimate input for new and follow-on workCoordinate with supply chain, quality, and manufacturing functions to keep engineering aligned with production realitiesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering field10+ years of engineering experience in defense, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments, including at least 3-5 years in a people leadership or engineering management roleDirect experience with defense industry programs, contract requirements, and quality/regulatory standards (ITAR/EAR, AS9100, or similar)Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a technical team while remaining hands-on with design review and problem-solvingExperience managing program-level engineering execution: schedule, budget, staffing, and riskStrong communication skills across technical and executive audiences, and comfort representing engineering directly to the customerAbility to obtain and maintain the security clearance level required for program access (U.S. citizenship required)Preferred QualificationsExperience in weapon system sustainment, model-based manufacturing, or digital engineering environmentsBackground spanning more than one engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, or industrial), reflecting the cross-functional nature of this teamFamiliarity with additive/advanced manufacturing processesPrior experience at a small-to-medium defense manufacturer or prime contractor, where engineering leaders wear more than one hatActive DoD security clearanceWhy This RoleDirect, visible impact on U.S. weapon system sustainment programs, not buried in a large matrixed organizationBroad scope across disciplines and program lifecycle stages, from requirements through manufacturing executionSeat at the table with program leadership and the customer, not several layers removedJoin a fast-growing, small-business prime contractor with room to shape how engineering is run as the company scales