Project Manager-PM-HIP

AMAERO ADVANCED MATERIAL & MANUFACTURING INC; McDonald (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaero Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead development, qualification, and production scale-up of critical components for U.S. Naval Programs.

This role provides technical leadership from design and first Article through manufacturing process development, production readiness, and program expansion. The candidate will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and quality activities to ensure MIL-DTL compliance, strong customer relations, and on-time delivery in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of MIL-DTL component design and first-article qualification experience.
• Experience taking development and qualification into production-scale manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with technical and program stakeholders.
• Strong project management with multiple priorities and deliverables.
• 5+ years of experience manufacturing powder metal components.
• Experience with PM-HIP and HIP cycle design.
• Experience with U.S. Navy/DoD or nuclear-related programs.
• Familiarity with stringent government, defense, and nuclear quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for development and delivery of Naval components.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies meeting MIL-DTL and specifications.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program activities for on-time delivery.
• Support process development, optimization, and continuous improvement for critical components.
• Provide technical leadership in root-cause analysis, qualification, and production problem resolution.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, processes, plans, and project records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality, reliability, and performance.

Skills

Project management

MIL-DTL requirements

First-article qualification

Production scale-up

Customer relationships

Navy/DoD experience

HIP process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials Engineering or related

Job description

Description

Amaero Advanced Materials and Manufacturing is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development, qualification, and production scale-up of critical components supporting U.S. Naval Programs

This role will serve as Project Manager providing technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle—from initial component design and first-article qualification through manufacturing process development, production readiness, and program scale-up. The ideal candidate brings strong experience delivering to MIL-DTL requirements, a deep understanding of highly regulated manufacturing environments, and the ability to build trusted relationships with customers and program stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for the development and delivery of critical components supporting Naval Programs
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that meet applicable MIL-DTL requirements, customer specifications, and stringent quality standards.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program activities to ensure successful project execution and on-time delivery.
• Support process development, optimization, and continuous improvement for critical components.
• Provide technical leadership in root-cause analysis, process qualification, and production problem resolution.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, manufacturing processes, qualification plans, and project records.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure products meet demanding requirements for quality, reliability, and performance.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing components to MIL-DTL requirements, including first-article qualification and transition to production-scale manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience taking components from development and qualification through production program scale-up.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships with technical and program stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities and deliverables.
• 5+ years of experience manufacturing powder metal components.
• Experience with PM-HIP process optimization and HIP cycle design.
• Experience working directly with U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or other nuclear-related programs.
• Familiarity with rigorous government, defense, and/or nuclear quality requirements.