Hiring: Engineering Manager - Manufacturing and Product Engineering Company: Atlas Gunworks Location: Shelburne, VT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:21:27 Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Defense Industry, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing environments Required Skills: •Atlas Gunworks operates in a precision manufacturing environment where engineering decisions directly impact product performance, manufacturability, and scalability. •The Engineering Manager leads the integration of product design, manufacturing engineering, and process execution. This role is accountable for building technical systems that translate design intent into repeatable, high-yield production outcomes. •This is not a purely administrative leadership role. The Engineering Manager is expected to operate as both strategic leader and technical executor. The individual must be comfortable leading teams while simultaneously engaging in proof of concept work, process validation, fixture reviews, tolerance analysis, and production problem solving. •Leadership Scope •Lead Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering functions •Build technical roadmaps aligned to production scaling needs •Establish engineering execution standards and accountability systems •Drive cross-functional alignment between Engineering, Quality, and Operations Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field •Leadership experience managing engineering teams •Direct experience within CNC machining operations •Background in aerospace, defense, or equivalent tight-tolerance industries •Expectational understanding of the mechanical function of double stack 1911’s, OR deep knowledge of titling barrel pistol designs. •Expertise in fixture design and manufacturing process development •Strong GD&T and technical drawing proficiency •Military service or defense industry experience •Multi-axis CNC and advanced machining knowledge •Leadership & Execution Profile Compensation: •$130,000 - $160,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!