Engineering Manager - Mechanical & Additive Engineering

Engineering Manager – Mechanical & Additive Engineering

Agile Space Industries is seeking a skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to lead in a fast‑paced, highly technical environment. The role is part of the Product Engineering team and involves building an inclusive, world‑class engineering team, fostering a collaborative culture, and leading the development of internal tools, technology, and processes that support complex space‑flight hardware and ground‑support equipment.

• Lead team management efforts including hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development, and engagement.
• Foster open and effective communication within the functional team, across organizational groups, and with senior leadership.
• Manage and allocate resources across projects and initiatives.
• Track team performance and productivity through metrics and feedback.
• Establish and maintain functional and technology capabilities for Mechanical and Additive Engineering.
• Develop and improve engineering processes to support consistent execution, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to cost, schedule, and technical content for bids and proposals.
• Define work packages and provide oversight for deliverables and technical outputs.
• Assist program management with team organization, resource demands, and project execution.
• Coordinate closely with peers across organizational groups to support issue resolution.
• Conduct hands‑on project execution as part of product development teams.

• B.S. or advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of product development experience.
• 5+ years of project leadership and/or organizational team leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and growing engineering talent.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑informed approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across diverse audiences.
• Multi‑disciplined leadership, confident in navigating ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Experience with product lifecycle management and configuration management practices.
• US citizen or permanent resident.
• Ability to work onsite in Durango, Colorado.

• Experience with mechanical design, laser powder bed fusion techniques, and material/process principles.
• Experience generating content for and presenting at technical gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, etc).
• Experience with chemical propulsion systems and associated components.
• Leadership experience in fast‑growing technical organizations.
• Experience with GD&T standards.
• Experience with design for additive manufacturing.
• Experience with Solid Works and part drawing standards.
• Familiarity with laser powder bed fusion tools and related post‑processes.
• Familiarity with NASA and other industry standards.
• Familiarity with business development processes.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Exempt – Full Time

Expected annual range: $110,600 – $165,900.

Full Time.

Onsite – Durango, Colorado.

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits including generous health, dental, and vision coverage, flexible time off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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This position will remain open for at least two weeks from the posting date and will continue to accept applications until it is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period. Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies. All candidates must apply through the official application process.