Armtec Defense Technologies · 15 hours ago
Engineering Supervisor
Camden, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expArmtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group, focusing on aerospace and defense products. The Engineering Supervisor leads a technical team within the Integrated Product Team, ensuring the delivery of integrated designs and automation solutions for countermeasures production while mentoring staff and overseeing compliance with program objectives.
Public SafetyManufacturingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee all engineering tasks, ensuring seamless integration of designs, processes, and automation across the subgroup
Serve as the primary point of contact for technical activities; identify, define, and coordinate key efforts to support the program, leveraging additional staff as needed
Develop and manage project/program plans and technology roadmaps to align with IPT objectives
Collaborate with the IPT on new product, process, and equipment designs to ensure smooth transitions into manufacturing
Mentor direct reports (Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Controls/Automation Engineer, Engineering Technician) in engineering best practices
Establish and execute personalized development plans to advance team skills and career progression
Collect and communicate technical status updates to the IPT team and external leadership on a regular basis
Facilitate technical decisions, resolve subgroup conflicts, and escalate issues as appropriate
Interface with internal/external customers on technical matters and lead the technical sections of proposals to cover manufacturing requirements
Perform or guide troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for product, process, and equipment issues to enable rapid recovery and preventive measures
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout all technical activities
Define new process performance requirements and analyze production metrics/trends to pinpoint KPIs, risks, and improvement areas
Assign and validate corrective actions to restore KPI compliance
Audit procedures and review manufacturing procedures from the Industrial Engineer for technical feasibility and program alignment
Identify and drive productivity improvement projects, integrating process, design, and automation enhancements
Coordinate technical aspects of capital projects, recommending equipment/infrastructure based on subgroup expertise and ensuring integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
3+ years in engineering roles within defense/aerospace manufacturing
1+ years in a technical leadership or supervisory capacity
Broad expertise across mechanical design, process optimization, controls/automation, and industrial engineering principles
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project), simulation software (e.g., ANSYS), and CAD/PLM systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX)
Strong analytical skills for KPI analysis, failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and technology roadmapping
Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities to build high-performing teams
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration
Strategic mindset with problem-solving acumen and a safety-first approach in high-stakes environments
Preferred
Proven track record leading cross-functional engineering teams on capital projects and process optimizations
Familiarity with DoD programs
Experience with hazardous materials or pyrotechnic systems highly desirable
Company
Armtec Defense Technologies
Armtec Defense Technologies is the producer of combustible ordnance and countermeasure products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase