Mechanical Engineer III

Engineering Technical Project Manager

Benchmark Secure Technology

Work Location: Hybrid in Santa Ana, CA

Work Type: Full time, permanent

Annual Compensation: $128,000 to $168,000 (plus annual bonus)

This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to government contract or security clearance requirements.

Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle, leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical technologies, and semiconductor capital equipment.

The Engineering Technical Project Manager will lead and support the team responsible for the product launch and execution of intelligent, next generation lidar for vehicle autonomy, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and robotic vision applications engineering support in electro-optical design. This solution is part of Benchmark's line of customizable defense solutions for surveillance, secure communication, and military live training instrumentation.

Responsibilities Include

• Consult with the internal and external stakeholders to provide advice on how to troubleshoot any challenges that arose regarding its critical subsystem components (including performing failure analysis and recommending critical changes).
• Plan and organize all manufacturing readiness activities.
• Coordinate communication across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Work closely with functional leaders to ensure resource planning, execution discipline, and milestone achievement.
• Participate in all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI) activity - from early prototype builds through LRIP and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Ensure completion and integration of manufacturing-related deliverables, including process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, tooling/test readiness, and supplier readiness milestones.
• Work with product teams to transition development hardware into rate production environments.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related technical fields preferred.
• Knowledge of industry compliance regulations including, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, and ITAR.
• 3 + years' experience driving hardware products through development into integration and manufacturing.
• 3 + years' experience leading manufacturing readiness, cross-functional planning, NPI, and production ramp-up activities.
• Aerospace, Space, Defense, Aviation, or Automotive industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret manufacturing and engineering data, including BOMs, process documentation, and supplier deliverables.
• Ability to translate complex technical and operational concepts into clear communication.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com