engineering manager

About

Romeo Six is a small, thriving company focused on product design/development. We continue to vertically integrate and focus on Design For Manufacture in the USA and are headquartered in Soddy‑Daisy, Tennessee. Additionally, Romeo Six places a high level of regard for candidates who fit within our company culture and ethos. Only candidates who are comfortable working in support of the defense and law enforcement communities should apply for this position.

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on, resourceful mechanical engineer to work as an engineering manager. This person should be disciplined and dependable in their work habits, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

Specific to project/team lead

• Learn, adopt, and enforce the company design process standards
• Be an excellent communicator and planner, capable of working with and incorporating guidance from the Chief Engineer
• Lead team(s), individuals, groups to accomplish tasks/projects/etc.
• Enforce and maintain company culture and promote iterative learning/failing fast to decrease project timelines
• Although heavily people‑focused, still perform hands‑on work as needed in a small company

General

• Drive, self‑starting, proactive, outside‑the‑box thinking in a fast‑paced environment, either individually or as part of a small team, communicating effectively with team members and suppliers
• Perform detailed design of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, including concept development, detailed 3D CAD layout and design, and drawing generation
• Design parts for common manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, machining, injection molding, etc.
• Assemble and debug complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies
• Design and perform basic mechanical and thermal experiments
• Perform basic engineering calculations: tolerance, stress, thermal, energy, and electrical analysis
• Utilize rapid prototyping (3D printing)
• Use hand tools and manual/CNC machinery proficiently
• Focus on design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM)
• Injection molding experience is a plus
• Fluency in SolidWorks is required
• Electrical/electronics assembly/soldering is a plus
• Design/manufacture of composite aerospace components is a plus
• Experience with open‑source automation and controls is a plus

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Experience: Mechanical engineering experience – 1 year (preferred)
• Skills:
  • SolidWorks proficiency
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, machining, injection molding)
  • Ability to perform engineering calculations and basic experiments
  • Familiarity with rapid prototyping, hand tools, CNC machinery
  • Strong communication and planning abilities
  • Ability to lead and enforce company design standards

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation

• Salary range: $100,000 – $135,000 per year (Full‑time)

Location & Relocation

• Work location: In‑person, Soddy‑Daisy, TN
• Ability to relocate before starting work (required)