Director of Engineering

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) seeks a Director of Engineering in Gardena, CA to lead engineering, drive growth and profitability, and ensure commitments to customers. The role requires strategic and day-to-day oversight of design and manufacturing, with a focus on quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

The incumbent will direct a team of manufacturing engineers and interns, develop product line strategies, and champion continuous improvement and innovation in production techniques and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME/BSEE) or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive hands-on manufacturing engineering leadership experience.
• Proven track record of driving engineering results in a machining environment.
• Experience leading people and achieving results with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and compliance throughout the organization.
• Drive plant KPIs: quality, cost, delivery, and NPI.
• Direct design and production process improvements to meet market needs.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, with timely execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Process improvement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Design for manufacturing

Project management

CAD tools

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MRP systems

CAD software

Simulation software

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Sep 25, 2026

Country United States of America

State / County California

City Gardena

Division Fasteners

Company PB Fasteners

Function Engineering

Workplace Type On-Site

Position type Full Time

Opportunity ID 24270

Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Engineering is responsible for leading the business in the pursuit of continued growth, profitability, and the achievement of commitments to the customers.

This highly visible position requires an accomplished leader, who will have strategic and day to day responsibility for the engineering functions of the business. Development and implementation of product line strategies that meet current and future market needs, while achieving sustainable quarter over quarter improvements in quality, cost and on-time delivery by advancing innovation in product design, manufacturing process, and manufacturing technology. Direct reports include manufacturing engineers and Co op/Interns.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Champion of safety and compliance throughout organization.
• Drive results for plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including quality, cost, delivery, and new product introduction.
• Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
• Manages and directs the timely execution of projects, from inception to completion.
• Leads and advises teams, gathering and analyzing manufacturing process to identify key issues and bringing corrective action, to drive toward Company objectives.
• Technical problem solving, with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Identifying, investigating and implementing innovation technology solutions.
• Development and management of design changes and/or upgrades.
• Provide training and direction in the development and implementation of production and process improvements through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Create an innovative team culture and passion of continuous improvement.
• Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
• Drives and supports continuous improvement initiatives, supporting strategic and operational initiatives.
• Participates in annual strategic budgeting and planning process, with department budgeting responsibility.
• Supports manufacturing and other departments as an internal customer.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Safety Incidents
• Quality Incidents - Scrap/Re-Work and Returns
• On-Time Delivery
• Cost
• Operating Working Capital
• Effectiveness of interpersonal communications and the ability to establish and maintain the trust and respect of customers, management, and employees.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential business information, conducts business ethically.

Required Skills:

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
• Proven Leadership - strong product development and manufacturing process excellence management experience ready to take it to the next level in your career.
• Solid Collaboration skills - working with multiple disciplines internal and external.
• Strategic thinker - Experienced putting together strategy for future product developments and manufacturing processes; skill assessment and resource planning; knows how to prepare presentations to business leaders for approval.
• Ability to apply lean manufacturing methodology, TOC, and problem-solving skills to drive the business improvements in a metric-driven environment.
• Design for Manufacturing.
• Use of simulation in design.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results through a team in conformance with action plans in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Computer literate, particularly in spreadsheet; presentation; MRP; Simulation and CAD programs.
• Supplier interactions and visits.
• Attention to detail and possession of excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Desired Skills:

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply lean and engineering principles in a fast-paced machining environment.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proven leadership in Fasteners, Aerospace, or Automotive type Industry

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or other related technical degree. Advanced degree preferred.
• More than 7 years of progressive hands-on manufacturing engineering leadership experience.
• Proven track record of driving engineering results in a Machining environment.
• Experience leading people and obtaining results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $170,000 to $190,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 30% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company's performance in the prior calendar year. 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.

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.

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.