Engineering Program Lead — Defense Manufacturing

Job overview

The Engineering Program Lead — Defense Manufacturing role is onsite in Camden, AR, with shop-floor oversight and occasional travel for customer or supplier interactions. Compensation is not specified. The role supports high-reliability countermeasures production in a defense manufacturing environment. The engineering leader coordinates technical work across an Integrated Product Team, guiding integrated designs, processes, and automation while also performing hands-on engineering tasks. The role mentors a small engineering subgroup, supports safe and compliant operations, and advances program objectives through troubleshooting, capital projects, and productivity improvements.

What you'll do

• Oversee engineering tasks and integrate designs, processes, and automation
• coordinate technical activities and program plans
• collaborate on product, process, and equipment designs
• mentor direct reports
• communicate technical status and facilitate decisions
• guide troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• define process performance requirements
• drive productivity and capital projects
• review procedures for technical feasibility and program alignment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering program lead

defense manufacturing

camden ar

integrated product team

countermeasures production

engineering leadership

automation

capital projects

troubleshooting

mentoring

u.s. citizenship required

security clearance eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads a subgroup of 2–6 direct reports within an 8–12-member team and includes hands-on technical work; U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance.

About the employer

Armtec Defense Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing. Sector: 33.