Mechanical Engineering Manager
The Ducommun Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency (RF) product lines. Our products are found on the surface of Mars, in downhole drilling, on military fighter jets, and on naval submarines. For high quality, reliable products meeting tough requirements, customers turn to Ducommun.
The Mechanical Engineering Manager pulls together the mechanical engineering functional team across all product lines, driving best practices into all that we do. This role is key for ensuring that product designs are well thought out, well documented, and highly producible.
The Mechanical Engineering department is responsible for mechanical design, drawings, structural analysis, and requirements review. The Engineering Manager develops and documents best practices for each discipline area, continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
The Engineering Manager is responsible for developing department capabilities to support business needs, including employee development and continuous improvement of facilities, equipment, and software.
A key aspect of this role is the balance of managerial responsibilities with individual contribution to the development of new products and sustainment of existing products.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush, we later assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Job Summary
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions in accordance with business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Each job function will be conducted within the standards described in the Quality Policy and Safety Rules. Other duties may be assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Required Experience and Education
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled