Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

The Senior Engineering Manager is responsible for all engineering functions of the performance center, including New Product Development and Implementation. They will oversee actions that are critical for the day-to-day operation of the facility.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and other applications. Our integrated processes include stretch-forming, thermal-forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing processes, and integration of components into subassemblies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads, supervises, and directs the Engineering department which includes tool design, manufacturing engineering, project engineering, and document control.

• Acts as a key member of the management team.

• Manages Capex implementations and major facility improvements.

• Directs the product development group where issues are identified, detailed, improved upon, or corrected early in the product development process.

• Leads manufacturing lean processes in product flow, tooling, and standard work procedures as required.

• Provides leadership by working with product marketing and providing input for manufacturability, direct, and non-recurrent costs for the Bid and Proposal process.

• Leads project management.

• Assists operations in meeting financial goals per operating plan.

• Communicates with customers during technical information exchange.

• Provides implementation of process-dependent manufacturing techniques.

• Plans, schedules, and tracks product development cycles and acquires needed resources as appropriate.

• Develops and writes product engineering specifications that meet the vision set forth by the product and marketing documents.

• Ensures customer requirements are met during the product development process to assure product key features are tested, certified, and ready to ship.

• Works closely with internal and external developers to prioritize necessary software development change requests and product features to lead for a successful product deliverable.

• Ensures the Engineering department uses structured gate review processes during product development and is training on tools such as 8D, PFMEA, DMEA, and lean design concepts.

• Establishes drafting standards and standard design components to lead configuration, design, and drafting management.

• Develops and matures an Engineering culture and infrastructure within the performance center.

• Makes recommendations on policies and procedures to maximize department operating performance.

• Participates in the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.

• Supports Manufacturing and other departments as needed.

• Upholds, improves, and participates in audits, such as ISO 14001 and other audits as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering discipline or a technical field required.

• 10 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred; knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices required.

• Previous managerial experience in a manufacturing environment required.

• Related manufacturing, product development, and project management experience highly desired.

• Experience and/or knowledge of Unigraphics CAD/CAM preferred.

• Understanding and previous utilization of Six Sigma, Lean Product development, and Kaizen Activity highly desired.

• Proficient in the use of MS-Office tools, ERP/MRPs, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, and Inventor (or Solidworks)

• Project Management skills are highly desired.

Pay Range: $120,000-150,000/year

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road

Coxsackie, New York, 12051

United States