Senior Engineering Manager, Composites — Cross‑Functional Scale

NextPlay Jobs; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Georgia seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead and scale multidisciplinary engineering teams across Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Tooling. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on leader with over 10 years of experience and a proven track record in delivering complex engineering programs. Responsibilities include overseeing product lifecycle execution and building high-performing teams. The role requires strong background in composites and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering.
• Strong background in composites and related industries.
• Proven leadership skills with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams.
• Oversee development of complex systems and products.
• Implement Agile methodologies and best practices.

Skills

10+ years of experience

Composites Experience

Experience in Marine / Maritime, Aerospace / Defense, Energy

5+ years of experience leading engineering teams

Experience managing Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Tooling functions

Proven ability to operate in a startup or high-growth environment

Strong experience with Agile development methodologies

Track record of delivering complex engineering programs

Job description

A leading engineering firm based in Georgia seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead and scale multidisciplinary engineering teams across Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Tooling. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on leader with over 10 years of experience and a proven track record in delivering complex engineering programs. Responsibilities include overseeing product lifecycle execution and building high-performing teams. The role requires strong background in composites and Agile methodologies.