Job Details
*This position will be onsite in Gardena, CA and Santa Ana, CA with travel to Guaymas, Mexico.*
Engineering
Responsible for the engineering functions of the advanced composites product group.
Job Summary
- Leads, supervises and directs the engineering department which includes R&D, prototype development, tool design, manufacturing planning, and document control. (i.e., from concept through design, development, certification and pre-production)
- Manages outside engineering contractors or consultants.
- Key member of the management team and business development process
- Supply technical input in bid / proposal process and lead the NPI process.
- Team leader for cause and corrective action team, a cross-functional team that includes members from Quality and Manufacturing functions.
- Participates in the annual strategic planning and budgeting process, with budgetary responsibility for the Engineering Department.
- Supports manufacturing as technical liaison in our Guaymas, MX facility.
- Mentors and coaches critical thinking and structured problem solving for the quality, engineering and production organizations within the company.
- Support vendor development / selection
- Ability to travel to customers, vendors and production facilities, domestic and international.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP requirements
- Experience with mechanical/physical testing and or chemical testing and analysis
- Extensive knowledge of composite materials and adhesives for aerospace applications.
- Extensive knowledge of composite and metal bonding processes
- Experience and/or knowledge of CATIA and Unigraphics
- Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS, NAS, ASTM)
- Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices, particularly Boeing
Required Experience And Education
- Bachelor s degree, preferably in materials or aerospace engineering
- Computer knowledge and skills, i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Project and Excel
- Ability to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive and fair manner.
- Ability to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines as required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.
- Strong analytical and communication skills
This is a generic job posting for an Engineering Manager. Depending on the candidate s skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.
Base Compensation: $114,000.00 - $170,000.00 (annual estimate)
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled