Product Design Engineering Supervisor

OPW Global; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

OPW Global is seeking a Lead Design Engineer in Oxnard, California, to manage the Cryogenic Experts (CEXI) design team. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering and drafting processes, ensuring manufacturing compliance, and providing technical guidance in fabrication and electrical schematics. Candidates must have a 4-year degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, along with experience in engineering and manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary range of $114,000 to $140,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working closely between engineering and manufacturing.
• 2 years of demonstrated people leadership.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CEXI design and drafting team.
• Manage resources and priorities aligning operations with sales.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Technical expertise in fabrication

SolidWorks or CAD software

Education

4-year degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 66225

Department: Engineering (DEPT_ENG)

Summary

Responsible for leading the Cryogenic Experts (CEXI) design and drafting team and liaising between the engineering/drafting, sales, quality, and production teams. Will be main point of contact to resolve technical issues while being hands‑on to complete various customer orders in the vaporizer business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reinforce corporate commitment to safety and environmental awareness.
• Manage resources and priorities for the CEXI design engineering team to align with sales, operations, On Time Delivery and the production schedule.
• Read and review all formal drawings released to shop floor to validate compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Work with sales, manufacturing, product management, and quality to model new designs or modifications to existing products.
• Serve as a technical expert and point of contact for all shop floor leads in a manufacturing environment consisting of fabrication, welding and electrical.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the drawing change documentation process (using PDM).
• Specify or aid in the specification of components for the design of new and existing products.
• Provide input on the manufacturability of existing and new products.
• Lead the quality function within the facility compliant to organizational standards.
• Establish and maintain working parameters with overseas engineering support team for additional resourcing.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 4‑year degree in Electro‑Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of experience working closely between engineering and manufacturing.
• 2 years of demonstrated people leadership/leading a team.
• Experience as a technical and skilled expert in fabrication, welding, and electrical wiring/schematics.
• Experience with SolidWorks or applicable CAD software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (desired).
• Good working knowledge of mechanical drafting (line weights, drawing layout, hidden views, three‑view drawing layout).
• Familiarity with piping, pipe fittings, flanges, pipe schedules, tube, tube fittings, and structural materials.
• Knowledge of material types and characteristics – especially carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background and knowledge in industrial gas systems.
• Experience and knowledge of applicable ASME code (B31.3 and Sect. VIII).
• Experience with design/drafting of welded and brazed assemblies.

Physical Demands

Stand, sit and move freely in a manufacturing environment. Lift, move or push up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

Exposure to a standard office and manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $114,000.00 – $140,000.00. Benefits include 401(k) plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; short‑term and long‑term disability; life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves; paid time off; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

Disability Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations may contact [e-mail]. Specify job requisition number, job title and location in the email.