Head of Mechanical Engineering & Automation

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Unlimited PTO

Company Holidays

Equity Grants

Job summary

Layup Parts is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead a high‑performing team focused on designing and building equipment for automation on the production floor. You will drive process improvements, mentor engineers, and partner with manufacturing and leadership to align efforts with company goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, hardware‑driven environment with opportunities for impact across aerospace, defense, robotics, and more.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an engineer designing and building mechanical systems.
• Leadership experience with teams of engineers (3+ years).
• Strong background in equipment/machinery design and development from concept to production deployment.
• Ability to drive process improvements and partner with manufacturing and operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale a high-performing mechanical engineering team for equipment design and automation.
• Lead equipment design, set requirements, manage budget, milestones, testing, and final installation.
• Establish standards for design reviews, milestones, and documentation for quality execution.
• Set priorities and align engineering with production goals and company strategy.
• Manage budgets, balancing speed, cost, and scalability; mentor engineers at all levels.

Skills

10+ years experience

Leadership

Mechanical design

Team mentoring

Communication with execs

Job description

Layup Parts is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead a high‑performing team focused on designing and building equipment for automation on the production floor. You will drive process improvements, mentor engineers, and partner with manufacturing and leadership to align efforts with company goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, hardware‑driven environment with opportunities for impact across aerospace, defense, robotics, and more.