Senior Engineering Manager – Capital Equipment
Job in
Corona, Riverside County, California, 92878, USA
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
BlackStar
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Engineering Manager - Capital Equipment (Vacuum Furnaces & Thermal Processing Systems)
Location: Corona, CA (On-site)
Compensation: Up to $150,000 + 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Profit Sharing
We are a global engineering and manufacturing company specializing in high-temperature vacuum furnaces and VPA coating systems used in aerospace, energy, additive manufacturing, and precision industrial markets.
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams
, drive product innovation, and oversee the design and delivery of complex capital equipment systems. This is a hands-on leadership role combining engineering depth, automation expertise, and cross-functional program ownership.
- Lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments, including staffing, performance management, and technical direction
- Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with product development and business growth goals
- Oversee full lifecycle capital equipment design (concept, prototype, production, commissioning)
- Partner with Sales and Project Management to support customer requirements and new product development
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, industrial norms, and customer specifications
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, cost reduction, and quality performance
- Lead automation and controls integration across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and instrumentation systems
- Manage engineering budgets, project cost controls, and resource allocation
- Support technical customer meetings, design reviews, and executive reporting
- Promote innovation in thermal systems, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies (FEA/CFD-informed design where applicable)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
- 7-10 years of experience in industrial machinery or capital equipment design & manufacturing
- Direct experience working for a designer and builder of capital equipment (required)
- 3-5 years of engineering management experience with direct reports
- Strong background in industrial automation and controls (PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation)
- Experience with CAD tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering programs and deliver complex equipment projects
- Vacuum furnaces, thermal processing systems, or VPA coating equipment
- Allen-Bradley PLCs (500/5000), Wonderware/InTouch, HC900 systems
- Exposure to industrial furnace systems or high-temperature process equipment
- Mechanical engineering fundamentals supporting electro-mechanical systems
- FEA/CFD-based design or simulation-informed engineering decisions
- Experience in aerospace, energy, additive manufacturing, or precision manufacturing industries
- Directly responsible for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering functions
- Team oversight includes approximately 5 engineers (3 Electrical, 2 Mechanical)
- Ownership of engineering performance, delivery timelines, and technical excellence across programs
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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