- Field
- Mechanical and design engineering
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $170k to $210k
About the role
You will drive engineering strategy, foster technical excellence, and ensure cross-functional alignment with manufacturing and business goals.
What you would own
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Design Engineering team; establish priorities and resource allocation plans.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables (CAD models, drawings, GD&T, specs, and test reports).
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all design activities comply with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, MIL-SPEC, and configuration controls.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve complex technical issues and support production readiness.
- Drive engineering efficiency, evaluate emerging technologies, and implement robust design-for-manufacturability (DFM) standards.
What they are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years in mechanical design/product development, including 5+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.
- CAD & Standards: Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and/or CATIA, alongside strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5) skills.
- Working knowledge of rubber molding, extrusion, and PLM/ERP systems (e.g., ENOVIA, Epicor).
- Experience with aerospace sealing technologies, elastomers, composites, or automation.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.