Design Engineering Lead

Ducommun • Carson, CA • 5h ago

Design Engineering lead is responsible for technical leadership, system-level mechanical design and execution of mechanical engineering projects from concept to production. This role combines hands-on engineering with leadership, cross-functional collaboration and ownership of technical quality, schedule and risk mitigation

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.

Job Summary

Lead design reviews and ensure design meets performance and reliability targets

Lead task execution ensuring results on time and right first time

Lead and mentor design engineers

Organizing workload for design team

Cooperate with other departments on priority execution

Create & maintain department design standards

Create training plans for design engineers,

Create & validate concept designs

Partner with manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable

Drive ECO and DMR execution

Drive mechanical development across the full product lifecycle (concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation, production support)

Create and manage workload schedules

Ensure timely delivery of design deliverables within scope and budget

Provide technical guidance, design feedback, and career development support

Support hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews for Design team members

Required Skills and Qualifications

Demonstrated capability leading team and organizing work assignments

Demonstrated capability creating concept mechanical designs, R&D design investigations

Expertise of 3D solid modeling software required, Solidworks is preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of design, manufacturing, assembly and test processes together with work measurement and work standards.

Experience in machine design, materials selection, and tolerance analysis. Mechanical design background of electromechanical motors and resolver technology, including their components, is a plus.

Proficient in technical writing, good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings required.

Prior experience with an ISO-9000 AS-9000 environment is a plus.

Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities.

Negotiation and conflict management skills together with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Flexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly.

Required Experience and Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering. MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar preferred.

Professional Engineering license is not required but is a plus.

3+ years experience in engineering functions consistent with the specific position requirements.

Base Compensation: USD 95,000.00 - 120,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave

Carson, California, 90745

United States

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