Design Engineering Manager

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan

120 hours paid time off annually

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on innovative mechanical designs and engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in aerospace and proven leadership skills.

This role involves client meetings for design requirements, overseeing prototype development, and ensuring specifications are met across the manufacturing processes. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer in aerospace.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong background in mechanical design and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to meet design requirements.
• Conduct research for mechanical design innovations.
• Guide the design team through CAD and CAM processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Design and engineering principles

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

Business Profile

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile

Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world's leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineering Manager leads a team of mathematically and mechanically minded engineers with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, possessing detailed knowledge of engineering and design principles and able to find creative solutions to technical problems. The manager meets with external clients to determine design requirements, plans and executes the design of mechanical devices, guides the design team through prototype development and works closely with the manufacturing teams to ensure that design specifications are met.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients and design teams to determine mechanical applications and requirements.
• Conducting research to inform the design and engineering methods required for the mechanical systems.
• Planning and executing mechanical designs using CAD, CAM, and 3D CAD programs and guiding the design team through their own designs.
• Performing computer simulations and experiments to virtually test and refine the designs.
• Overseeing the development and manufacturing of physical prototypes for testing.
• Documenting the design process, iterations, and test analytics to support the design team.
• Managing the team's project timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinating with internal and external clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure coherence.
• Preparing technical reports, supporting with design specifications documents, and operational manuals.
• Collaborating with operations team including manufacturing and quality engineers to resolve complex product issues.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership skills proven through successful team development.
• Sound knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Attentive to detail and critically minded.
• Ability to stay abreast of advancements in technology and engineering design trends.

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of leadership experience within the manufacturing industry, preferably in aerospace.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer in the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD, Solidworks.

Level of Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• PE certification is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $120,000 to $160,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Security and Eligibility

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.