Mechanical Engineering Manager

ASC Process Systems; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

On-site gym

Game room

Job summary

ASC Process Systems in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team through design, production, and expansion into the nuclear industry. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight of autoclave and oven projects from concept to fabrication.

You will mentor engineers, drive process improvements, and ensure on-time delivery of large-scale equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in equipment manufacturing.
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop a team.
• Strong mechanical design aptitude and experience as a design engineer.
• Exceptional project management, problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience collaborating effectively across multiple departments.
• Positive attitude with a proactive, can-do approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally.
• Valid passport and ability to travel overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from design through production.
• Develop oven design and calculations for projects and sales.
• Oversee engineering software packages for project management and planning.
• Own engineering design standards, rules, policies & procedures.
• Train and mentor engineers on department expectations and tools.
• Manage Work Order processes and execution.
• Collaborate with project engineers on design, sales engineering, and reviews.
• Communicate with customers to ensure collaboration and manage expectations.
• Set priorities across departments to align messaging on deadlines and schedules.
• Support sales engineering tasks for custom equipment quotations.
• Prepare for department meetings to set goals and policies and train staff.
• Participate in weekly Production Meetings and bi-weekly Managers Meetings.
• Prepare Mechanical Engineers’ performance evaluations.
• Oversee hiring, disciplinary actions, and staff development.
• Reinforce ASC and Engineering Department culture and values.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASC Process Systems is a leader in building autoclaves and ovens used by top aerospace manufacturers around the world. Founded in 1988 and based in Santa Clarita, ASC is known for its advanced equipment, long-standing industry reputation, and CPC, its industry-leading control system. At ASC, we believe great work starts with a strong team. We value safety, a positive attitude, leadership, teamwork, eagerness to learn, efficiency, and taking pride in delivering quality work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our talented engineering team as ASC continues to grow, including our exciting expansion into the nuclear industry! This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide engineers, improve processes, and oversee custom industrial equipment projects from design through production. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, developing great teams, and helping bring large-scale engineering projects to life, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Compensation: $200,000–$210,000 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for technical aspects of the mechanical engineering projects such as design, drawings, calculations for autoclave, oven and other equipment design.
• The mechanical engineering manager is responsible for development of oven design and calculations for projects and sales. The mechanical engineering manager is responsible for becoming an expert in oven design and fabrication.
• Responsible for engineering software packages, etc. to assure coherent setting of expectations and priorities on project management and planning.
• Responsible for engineering design standards, rules, policies & procedures. The MEP (Mechanical Engineering Process) is owned by the mechanical engineering manager. It reflects the expectations of all engineering and project management activities.
• Trains, mentors, and directs engineers on overall department expectations (i.e. work hours, interactions with various departments, Appward, OMS usage, etc.) autoclave oven, and nonstandard equipment knowledge, sales engineering, design, software, purchasing tasks, etc.
• Manages and oversight of Work Order processes and execution.
• Works with each project engineer on equipment design, sales engineering, calculations, drawings, and is responsible for proper reviews.
• Communicates with customers (including email, phone calls and in-person visits) to assure ASC engineering department collaborates with all customers as partners over the course of the projects, and to control how “bad news” is delivered appropriately.
• Coordinates and determines what the departmental and individual engineer’s priorities should be so that messaging regarding deadlines, work-schedules, customer interactions, etc. is consistent.
• Responsible for efficient execution of sales engineering tasks for custom equipment quotation.
• Prepares for regular department meetings to set departmental goals and policy, make announcements, foster team-building, provide group training and more.
• Participates in weekly Production Meetings and assures that action items assigned to the Mechanical Engineering Department are completed in a timely manner.
• Participates in bi-weekly Managers Meetings.
• Prepares Mechanical Engineers’ performance evaluations.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and terminating staff.
• Reinforces ASC and Engineering Department culture and Team Values.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience in equipment manufacturing.
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop a team.
• Strong mechanical design aptitude and experience working as a design engineer.
• Exceptional project management, problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience collaborating effectively across multiple departments.
• Positive attitude with a proactive, can-do approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally walk through a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working around noise, welding activities, dust, and airborne particles.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a hard hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites, including internationally.
• Valid passport and ability to travel overseas required.

WHY JOIN ASC

At ASC, we work hard, but we also make sure to have fun along the way. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, a 401(k), PTO, and referral bonuses when employees help us bring new team members on board. We also host family-friendly events like bowling nights, ice skating, and picnics. Plus, we have an on-site gym and game room, giving our team a place to recharge, connect, and enjoy being part of ASC.

ASC Process Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.