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Position Summary 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.