Engineering Manager

Ralliant; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Competitive benefits

Job summary

PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead Sustaining Design Engineering and Engineering Services in Chandler, AZ. You will guide production support, design sustainment, configuration management, and root cause investigations to ensure outcomes meet product requirements and business goals.

You will mentor teams, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across departments while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline is required.
• 7+ years of demonstrated expertise in mechanical/ordnance design engineering.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environments preferred.
• Lean/Six-Sigma principles with measurable results.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and design risk reduction tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sustaining Design Engineering and Engineering Services teams.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration across product teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and robust design under cost and schedule constraints.
• Oversee configuration management and root cause investigations.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to align engineering work with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace/Defense

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

DFMEA/DMF/DOE

RCCA/FRACAS

ERP/PLM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Sustaining Design Engineering and Engineering Services teams in Chandler, Arizona. This role guides technical execution across production support, design sustainment, configuration management, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement while ensuring engineering priorities align with business goals and product technical requirements.

The Engineering Manager oversees and guides the Sustaining Design Engineering and Engineering Services teams, ensuring projects align with business goals and product technical requirements. The candidate will be responsible to ensure that production programs and factory cells are fully supported throughout the entire value stream from component procurement through product manufacturing, test and final shipment to the customer. In addition, the individual is also responsible for managing the department budget and project tasks assignment within the allocated timelines. The individual plays a pivotal role in leading the team, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful execution of projects.

Responsibilities Include

• Manages the Sustaining Design Engineering and Engineering Services teams
• Ensures active cross functional collaboration with all integrated product team members
• Leads by example promoting a culture of ownership and accountability by developing meaningful key performance metrics that will encourage the team to focus their efforts to achieving the business goals
• Proven ability in the robust application of mechanical and ordnance products design fundamentals and analyses in order to continuously reduce product variability, while maximizing performance in an aerospace and defense environment
• Manages the disciplined application of failure investigation root cause and corrective actions implementation, while leading a culture of robust design configuration baseline and continuous improvement
• Promotes a culture of positive results through the proper application of the business system tools and processes as standard work
• Demonstrated team development, guidance and mentorship skills
• Ensures team has the tools and knowledge to successfully execute their role
• Creates work culture were individual learning and personal growth is a priority
• Ensures sustained compliance in configuration management and environmental health and safety
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, management and other departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline - Master's degree is a plus
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership of a technical team
• 7+ years of demonstrated expertise in the application of Mechanical/Ordnance Design Engineering principles
• Significant aerospace and/or defense product manufacturing experience in a low-volume, high-mix environment is preferred
• Experience with Toyota Production System or other continuous improvement system with demonstrated results using Lean and/or Six-Sigma principles
• Demonstrated knowledge in reading and applying engineering design practices such as drafting principles and GD&T
• Demonstrated results using design risk reduction tools such as DFMEA, DMF and DOE
• Demonstrated results using failure analysis processes such as RCCA and FRACAS
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate and drive to necessary decisions to progress team forward
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication and effective facilitation skills
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/PLM systems and reporting tools, MS Office and MS Project

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, U.S. Person status is required (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,500.00 - 188,500.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.