General Manager

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America (“Amca”) is a legacy business, built for the future. We’re putting engineers back in charge of aerospace and defense and rapidly delivering what the industry needs next.

Overview:

You will build a world-class factory by leading day-to-day operations, owning cost and revenue targets, and receiving direct mentorship from current leadership.

Responsibilities:

Run day to day operations of our next factory in support of Amca’s mission and financial targets, with a focus on learning all aspects of the job, including but not limited to:

• Customers and Business Development

  • Manage RFQs, customer relationships, and develop new sales opportunities within existing customer base

  • Represent the company at industry events and maintain relationships with key military and aerospace contractors

  • Lead the team in pursuing profitable new business while maintaining clear focus and priorities
    

• Manufacturing Operations

  • Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery while overseeing supply chain, purchasing, and production

  • Direct material movement in classified/non-classified areas and manage production, final assembly, and testing processes for prototype and full-scale runs

  • Oversee drawing/part number revisions per MIL-STD specifications

  • Implement lean manufacturing principles in regulated environments and direct FOD prevention programs
    

• Compliance

  • Maintain AS9100, ITAR, ISO 9001, and FAA certifications and support customer/government audits

  • Ensure facility meets requirements for classified work and special manufacturing processes

  • Oversee completion of FAIs and all required production documentation
    

• Finance and Strategy

  • Oversee accounts, import/export compliance, and security programs while managing contracting regulations

  • Develop annual and long-term business plans to track performance and identify future growth opportunities

  • Provide oversight of sales force, cost estimation process, and pricing practices for contracts

  • Prepare and present business unit results with a leadership mindset, telling the story as an owner would

Qualifications:

• Entrepreneurial, proactive, positive and customer focused attitude

• Engineering, math, physics, or manufacturing background

• Excellent work ethic and energetic mindset; strong critical thinking, problem solving abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Well organized and driven

• Action-oriented with an ownership mindset

• Advanced Excel / analytical skills required, must be able to synthesize data by asking the right questions and analyzing to guide actions

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.