5-7 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on product development from concept to production.
Strong leadership skills with experience in organizing team workloads and mentoring engineers.
Excellent communication skills for customer interactions and project representation.
In-depth knowledge of design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes.
Experience in machine design, materials selection, and tolerance analysis, particularly with electromechanical systems.
Proficiency in 3D solid modeling software, preferably Solidworks.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute engineering change orders (ECOs), research and development (R&D), and new product introduction (NPI) projects.
Conduct design reviews to ensure performance and reliability targets are met.
Facilitate customer meetings to provide technical updates and project status.
Mentor and guide mechanical engineers within the team.
Organize and prioritize workloads for team members to enhance efficiency.
Create and validate concept designs while ensuring manufacturability and scalability.
Drive mechanical development throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and career development.
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration with various teams.
Hands-on involvement in innovative mechanical engineering projects.
Supportive work environment with a focus on technical quality and risk mitigation.
Full Job Description
Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical)
MechanicalEngineering lead is responsible for technical leadership, system-levelmechanical design and execution of mechanical engineering projects from conceptto production. This role combines hands-on engineering with leadership,cross-functional collaboration and ownership of technical quality, schedule andrisk mitigation.
Job Summary
Lead & execute ECO's, R&D and NPI projects
Lead design reviews and ensure design meets performance and reliability targets
Lead customer meetings, providing technical information and project status
Lead and mentor mechanical engineers
Organize work load for team members
Create & validate concept designs
Coordinate with Design Engineering Lead on project timeline execution
Support field issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Partner with manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable
Owns mechanical architecture and detailed design of products.
Maintain mechanical engineering standards
Drive mechanical development across the full product lifecycle (concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation, production support)
Create and manage mechanical project plans, schedules, and risk assessments
Ensure timely delivery of mechanical deliverableswithin scope and budget
Provide technical guidance, design feedback, and career development support
Support hiring, onboarding, and performance reviewsfor mechanical team members
Required Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrated capability leading product development from concept to production
Demonstrated capability leading team and organizing work assignments
Demonstrated ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract business.
Demonstrated knowledge of design, manufacturing, assembly and test processes together with work measurement and work standards.
Experience in machine design, materials selection, and tolerance analysis. Mechanical design background of electromechanical motors and resolver technology, including their components, is a plus.
Expertise of 3D solid modeling software required, Solidworks is preferred.
Proficient in technical writing, good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings required.
Prior experience with an ISO-9000 AS-9000 environment is a plus.
Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities.
Negotiation and conflict management skills together with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Flexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly.
Required Experience and Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering. MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar preferred.
Professional Engineering license is not required but is a plus.
3+ years experience in engineering functionsconsistent with the specific position requirements
Licenses, Certifications, etc.
N/A
Base Compensation: USD 120,000.00 - 150,000.00Paid Salaried
23301 S. Wilmington Ave Carson, California, 90745 United States
About Ducommun
Ducommun Incorporated is a publicly traded company that operates in the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded in 1849 as a hardware store and has since evolved to become a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace and defense industries. Ducommun is headquartered in Carson, California and has operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions to its customers and has a strong focus on research and development. Ducommun is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DCO.
