Engineering Project Manager at Global Ordnance LLC – Sarasota, Florida

Global Ordnance is a premier defense solutions provider delivering mission-ready products and logistics support to the US Military and partner nations worldwide. With deep expertise in international procurement, compliance, and end-to-end supply chain management, Global Ordnance specializes in sourcing and delivering high-quality defense systems, munitions, and specialized equipment with speed, precision, and integrity. Our highly talented, agile and hardworking team understands the complexities of US and allied defense contracting, helping GO grow to one of the regions largest defense contractors and one of Tampa Bay’s fastest growing companies year over year. As we continue our growth we are seeking professionals to join our team, we offer highly competitive total compensation packages including company paid (100%) medical and dental insurance for our employees as well as their families, competitive salaries, bonus programs, retirement plans and much more.

Position Summary
The Engineering Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all engineering activities associated with a complex defense weapon system program, from prototype development through production readiness. The EPM serves as the primary integrator across engineering disciplines, manufacturing partners, quality, and program management to ensure technical objectives are achieved on schedule, within cost, and in compliance with Government requirements.
This role supports a high-visibility indirect fire system involving weapon integration, mechanical assemblies, subsystems, and Government test and evaluation support.

Key Responsibilities
• Compliance with ITAR, DFAR, and any other relevant regulations and policies.
• Lead day-to-day engineering execution across the program, coordinating mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and quality engineering activities
• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for engineering tasks, milestones, and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Serve as the primary interface between engineering teams, program management, manufacturing partners, and Government technical stakeholders
• Manage technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution throughout the development and production lifecycle
• Ensure all engineering activities align with Government-furnished Technical Data Packages (TDPs), applicable MIL-STDs, and contract requirements
• Oversee configuration management, change control, and technical baseline integrity
• Support preparation and execution of Government-led test and evaluation activities, including test article readiness and technical documentation
• Coordinate engineering inputs for cost estimates, production planning, and transition to Full-Rate Production (FRP)
• Monitor subcontractor engineering performance and integration across multiple suppliers
• Ensure timely delivery of technical data, drawings, analysis, and reports to meet program milestones
• Other project and work as assigned by management

Required Qualifications
• Candidates must be ITAR Authorized US Persons
• Must be lawfully permitted and comfortable working in facilities that handle firearms and munitions.
• Must be willing to travel on average 25-30%, both internationally and domestic, travel may vary based on business needs.
• Must be able to work on site at our offices in the Tampa Bay Area
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Systems, Manufacturing, or related discipline)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering project management or technical program leadership within defense or aerospace programs
• Demonstrated experience managing complex mechanical or weapon system development efforts
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, engineering reviews, and configuration management
• Experience working with Government customers and supporting Government-led testing activities
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and subcontractor technical performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with indirect fire systems, munitions, weapon integration, or high-consequence mechanical systems
• Familiarity with MIL-STDs, AS9100/ISO quality systems, and production-readiness activities
• Experience transitioning programs from prototype to production environments
• Active or eligible U.S. security clearance

Work Environment
This role supports a hands-on engineering program and requires collaboration across multiple disciplines and facilities. Occasional travel to manufacturing sites and Government test locations may be required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Global Ordnance reserves the right to revise or change job duties and descriptions as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. As all employment with Global Ordnance LLC is At-Will and no part of this job description constitutes any promise of continued employment or employment contract.

Global Ordnance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.