Rizek Abu Manneh

I bridge the gap between engineering expertise, scalable operations, and bold visions. Leading RQ Metrics to transform chaotic operations into scalable streamlined systems that drive big profitable results

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Founding Partner
RQ Metrics

Founded RQ Metrics to help early-stage founders turn their big ideas into weekly wins through structured scalable operations. Successfully deployed practical strategies that enhanced team performance, optimized workflows for value, and positioned startups for sustainable growth.

Sr. R&D Engineer - Agile Lead
International Motors

Led the planning, development, and execution for autonomous and aero mechanical vehicle devices. Proactively identified risks and opportunities, solved complex problems, and strategically managed $30M+ project scope, schedule, resources, quality, and execution.

Engineering Ops & PM Lead
Space Peak

Established engineering and project management strategy for a novel aerospace startup. Constructed strategic plans to align technical mission architecture with business goals. Bridged the gap between technical challanges and growth initiatives as part of raising seed round.

Propulsion Engineer
Spartan Engineering

Led design and manufacturing efforts to develop a 5kN bi-propellant, regeneratively cooled, metal 3D printed rocket engine. Proved competencies in various skills like CAD mechanical design, CFD and thermal analysis, structural analysis, and design for manufacturing (DFM).

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Mission Design
NASA-SJSU TechEdSat

Designed a testing experiment, including hardware, software and thermal, to characterize propulsion system’s performance and space-qualify commercial satellite components to be launched from the Nanoracks deployer on the International Space Station.

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