Technical Engineering Manager

Cogitic Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Cogitic Corporation is seeking a hands-on Technical Engineering Manager, also referred to as Engineering Services Manager, to lead engineering activities for mission-critical components supporting the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine fleet. The role provides technical leadership across mechanical engineering, design for manufacturability, welding, assembly, and testing, while overseeing engineering deliverables and developing the engineering team.

The manager will help expand NAVSEA-qualified additive manufacturing capabilities, support development of materials and manufacturing processes, and oversee technical drawings, 2D/3D models, manufacturing documentation, process development, and complex assemblies. The role also supports specialized testing and coordinates with external testing providers.

The position manages engineering priorities and performance, improves processes, maintains welding programs and qualifications, and collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and leadership to address challenges, establish standards, and support the Quality Management System. Cogitic describes itself as a growing team whose work advances manufacturing for defense programs and whose core values are Performance, Courage, Development, Initiative, and Character.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Management, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
• 5 or more years of engineering, manufacturing, and welding-related technical leadership or supervisory experience.
• 3 or more years of technical project management experience.
• Experience managing complex engineering design or development projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, manufacturing troubleshooting skills, and proficiency interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and standard business software.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to meet applicable background investigation and security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or the defense/aerospace industry.
• Background in additive manufacturing, welding, specialized testing, or advanced manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities supporting complex components for the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine fleet.
• Expand additive manufacturing capabilities and support development of new materials and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor engineers, establish clear expectations, and foster technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across mechanical engineering, design for manufacturability, welding, assembly, and testing.
• Oversee technical drawings, 2D/3D models, manufacturing documentation, process development, and complex assemblies.
• Support hydrostatic, thermal shock, flow, and acoustic testing, and coordinate external destructive, nondestructive, shock, vibration, and underwater explosion testing.
• Manage engineering priorities, establish performance metrics, improve processes, and ensure high-quality, on-time customer deliverables.
• Lead additive manufacturing initiatives, maintain welding programs and qualifications, and identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and leadership to solve challenges, establish engineering standards, and support the Quality Management System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager