General Manager
About Amca
Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century by rebuilding the industrial base that makes them possible.
We buy legacy aerospace and defense manufacturers, modernize them, and integrate them into a single platform capable of designing, building, testing, and scaling flight-critical hardware at speed.
About the company
The company is a designer and manufacturer of ruggedized power supplies and power control solutions serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. The company specializes in high-reliability AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion, power distribution, and custom power electronics built for demanding environments.
Overview
The General Manager owns the business end-to-end. This role carries full P&L responsibility and direct accountability for operations, engineering execution, customer delivery, quality, compliance, and growth.
The GM is expected to operate the company as an independent business within Amca: setting priorities, allocating resources, building the team, and driving results with an owner’s mindset. The role is hands-on, close to the factory and customers, and tightly integrated with Amca leadership.
Responsibilities
Customers and Business Development
Own key customer relationships across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets
Manage RFQs, pricing strategy, and contract execution for standard and custom power products
Develop new business within the existing customer base while maintaining focus on profitable, repeatable work
Represent the company at industry events and with primes, Tier 1s, and sub-tier customers
Align engineering, operations, and sales around clear customer priorities and delivery commitments
Manufacturing and Engineering Operations
Ensure on-time delivery while meeting quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements
Oversee production of low- to mid-volume, high-mix power electronics, including prototype and production builds
Direct materials planning, purchasing, and supply chain execution for electronic components and assemblies
Lead coordination between engineering and manufacturing on design for manufacturability, testability, and reliability
Oversee assembly, test, burn-in, and validation of power supplies and power control units
Implement lean manufacturing practices in a regulated environment, including yield improvement, scrap reduction, and throughput optimization
Quality, Compliance, and Reliability
Maintain AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR compliance
Ensure documentation, configuration control, and change management for electrical designs and production processes
Support customer, regulatory, and government audits
Oversee qualification, acceptance testing, and failure analysis for power electronics products
Ensure the facility, personnel, and processes meet customer and regulatory requirements
Finance and Strategy
Own P&L performance including revenue growth, margins, and cost structure
Develop annual operating plans and longer-term growth strategy in partnership with Amca leadership
Set pricing strategy for custom and recurring programs with a clear view of cost, risk, and lifecycle profitability
Oversee cost estimation, quoting discipline, and contract economics
Prepare and present business performance clearly and directly, telling the story as an owner would
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in operations, engineering leadership, or sales within aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing
Strong ownership mindset with bias toward action and accountability
Experience leading teams in a regulated manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel / analytical skills required, must be able to synthesize data by asking the right questions and analyzing to guide actions
Clear, concise communicator with customers, operators, and executives
Organized, disciplined, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing focus
Plus
Background in electrical engineering, power electronics, or related technical field
Experience with power supplies, power conversion, or power control systems
Experience in Tier 2–4 aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
Prior P&L ownership or direct responsibility for business unit financials
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).
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