1722 - Mechanical Maintenance Lead

Sigma Defense LLC; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Life & AD&D

EAP

401(k) Matching

PTO 160 Hours

Floating Holidays

Educational Assistance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense LLC is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead to oversee and execute maintenance on complex air‑cushion, aircraft, and shipboard systems. You will lead technicians, ensure adherence to procedures, safety standards, and thorough documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, hands‑on mechanical expertise, and the ability to enforce quality controls using 3‑M and industry standards, while coordinating repair activities in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Lead daily mechanical maintenance for air-cushion vehicles and aircraft systems.
• Supervise technicians ensuring safety, accuracy, and procedures.
• Train staff on 3-M compliance and quality standards.
• Maintain documentation and records with precision.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 standards.
• Maintain safety and hazard controls on worksites.
• Mentor junior technicians and support certification tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of maintenance and repair on air-cushion systems.
• Supervise maintenance technicians ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Assign tasks and provide technical direction.
• Conduct corrective and preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and guide resolution.
• Validate work through tests and documentation.
• Enforce quality control measures in maintenance.
• Maintain complete maintenance records and logs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Documentation

Communication

Troubleshooting

3-M Knowledge

Team Supervision

Problem Solving

U.S. Citizen

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead to be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and executing mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification activities on complex systems associated with air‑cushion vehicles, aircraft, or naval mechanical platforms. This role provides hands‑on technical leadership while ensuring maintenance work meets safety, quality, documentation, and operational readiness standards.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• 5+ years of experience performing maintenance, repair, or modification of air‑cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems.
• 5+ years of concurrent experience supervising mechanical maintenance and repair of air‑cushion vehicles or aircraft.
• Strong technical background in mechanical systems, component‑level maintenance, and operational restoration.
• Proven experience implementing and enforcing quality control measures within a mechanical maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply these standards to mechanical maintenance activities to improve processes and ensure quality.
• Ability to train others in 3‑M compliance.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience directing maintenance teams in operational environments.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to maintain documentation, interpret technical data, and ensure accuracy in maintenance records.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
• Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Lead the daily execution of mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for air‑cushion vehicles, aircraft systems, or shipboard mechanical equipment.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and mechanics, ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to procedures, and safe work practices.
• Assign and monitor tasks, provide technical direction, and ensure maintenance actions are performed correctly and efficiently.
• Conduct and oversee corrective and preventative maintenance, component replacements, system inspections, alignments, and operational tests.
• Diagnose complex mechanical issues and guide the team through resolution using established technical methods and best practices.
• Validate work completion through functional checks, inspections, and documentation.
• Implement and enforce mechanical maintenance quality control measures.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable workmanship and technical standards, including:
• J‑STD‑001
• IPC‑A‑610
• IPC‑A‑620
• Identify maintenance discrepancies, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to sustain high‑quality maintenance outcomes.
• Utilize the Navy 3‑M Preventative Maintenance Program to plan, document, and validate maintenance requirements.
• Ensure accurate and complete maintenance recordkeeping, including logs, system documentation, and maintenance index system entries.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are followed, documented, and updated in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Train personnel on proper use of 3‑M tools, forms, and reporting processes.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety practices, hazard controls, and maintenance worksite protocols.
• Identify risks involving equipment, tooling, maintenance processes, or personnel, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct worksite inspections to ensure compliance with safety policies and mechanical system maintenance standards.
• Mentor and train junior technicians in mechanical maintenance procedures, quality requirements, and proper documentation practices.
• Support qualification tracking, skills development, and certification maintenance for assigned personnel.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety, and pride in workmanship.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary