Director of Engineering

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLC

Primary Location: 15200 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Director of Engineering at our Allfast Fastening Systems location in City of Industry, CA. Allfast Fastening Systems is a leading global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry. Our fasteners are crucial for the structural integrity of both commercial airliners and military jets. As a key supplier to major aerospace manufacturers, Allfast's products support the commercial, military, and general aviation platforms in production and in service.

JOB SUMMARY:

Has authority and responsibility for mechanicalproduct manufacturing, ensuring the highest level of quality and strictadherence to specifications in providing quality products to the customer. Responsible for research and developmentprojects from origination to final product. This includes defining and implementing the proper procedures orfunctions to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Essential Duties, Responsibilitiesand Competencies:

Oversees development of manufacturing and toolingblueprints, bills of material and work orders.

Initiates and/or coordinates all research anddevelopment projects.

Responsible for all document control and otherengineering activities to ensure specifications are accurate and to the latestrevisions.

Implements the necessary controls to ensure qualityproducts are delivered on schedule.

Initiates and/or coordinates Engineering ChangeOrders with various departments as necessary.

Participates in the Material Review Board.

Designs and performs experiments, conducts failureanalysis, and efficiently solves technical problems.

Coordinates capital expenditure planning andjustification with departmental or management representatives.

Responds to inquiries, problems, and complaintsinvolving customer and/or Quality Assurance.

Interacts with manufacturing, sales, and variousother departments, suppliers and customers in a supportive technical role.

Looks for and optimizes all opportunities for costreduction or avoidance by developing and implementing improved processes and/orprocedures.

Responsible for building/directing an effectiveengineering organization and establishing a cohesive team.

Provides creative andaggressive leadership in managing assigned functions.

Assumes lead role in continuousimprovement training and workshops.
Other duties as assigned.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the City of Industry, CA location.

Qualifications

Education and /or Experience:

A Bachelorsdegree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or relatedfield. Ten years related experience; orcumulative combination of education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years experience withmanagement responsibility in a high-volume manufacturing environment withmethods, processing, and MRP exposure.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret generalbusiness periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, orgovernmental regulations. Ability towrite reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present informationand respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such asprobability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solidgeometry and trigonometry. Ability toapply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions topractical situations.

Reasoning Abilities:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety oftechnical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with severalabstract and concrete variables.

Blueprint Reading:

Ability to read and understandblueprints.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individualshould have knowledge of Design software; Development software; Manufacturingsoftware; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processingsoftware.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.