Engineering Manager - Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Michael Page; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A mid-sized aerospace company in Fullerton, California is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead design and project engineering teams. The role involves overseeing product development, managing project risks, and promoting cross-functional teamwork. The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and ample career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of product design/engineering experience and/or 3+ years of project management experience.
• Strong commitment to cross-functional teamwork.
• Prior experience in the aerospace or medical device industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and lead a team of engineers in product development.
• Ensure alignment with customer specifications and engineering policies.
• Manage project risks and communicate requirements to stakeholders.

Skills

Product design/engineering experience

Project management experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with 3D CAD/CAE tools (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

3D CAD/CAE tools

Job description

The Engineering Manager is responsible for organizing, planning, and leading a high‑performing team of design and project engineers in the development, design, and support of new company products. This role ensures all engineering work aligns with customer specifications, internal engineering policies, and applicable government and industry standards.

Client Details

The employer is a well‑established, mid‑sized company operating in the aerospace component industry. They are known for delivering high‑quality products and fostering a results‑oriented work environment.

Description

• Maintain overall technical ownership and authority for assigned engineering programs, leading the team responsible for the design and development of company products.
• Facilitate strong communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, championing cross‑functional teamwork and team‑based leadership practices.
• Ensure all program and project goals, objectives, and deliverables are met, with a strong focus on successful execution of the company's product development process and achieving targeted on‑time delivery (OTD).
• Proactively identify, assess, and communicate project risks, goals, and technical requirements to relevant stakeholders.
• Support product marketing activities by analyzing customer requirements, providing technical expertise, performing special engineering analyses, and resolving customer issues.
• Serve as the technical lead for new business pursuits, including participation in RFI/RFP responses and proposal technical content.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high‑performing engineering team, setting a strong leadership tone and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to engineering staff to strengthen team capabilities and culture.
• Contribute to the development of short‑ and long‑term engineering department goals, ensuring alignment with overall company strategic objectives.
• Identify new applications and solutions to address customer challenges while cultivating relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Drive innovation by developing proprietary technologies for commercial and military platforms through focused resources and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Manage and lead the configuration management team, ensuring robust control of product documentation and engineering changes.
• Lead initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency, productivity, and process effectiveness.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support new business opportunities, sales engagements, or customer engineering support.
• Maintain an onsite presence during a standard 5‑day workweek.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business and departmental needs.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of product design/engineering experience and/or 3+ years of project or engineering management experience, including supervision of technical professionals.
• Proven culture champion with a strong commitment to fostering and advocating for cross‑functional teamwork throughout the organization.
• Prior experience in the aerospace and/or medical device industry is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project, and experience with 3D CAD/CAE tools (SolidWorks strongly preferred).
• Knowledge or experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in configuration management is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be eligible to receive any required U.S. Government authorizations in accordance with U.S. export control regulations.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k.
• Opportunity to work in a well‑established company in the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• Supportive and professional work environment.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in Los Angeles and make a significant impact in the industrial and manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.