Engineering Supervisor; Mechanical

Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical)
Mechanical
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 & execute ECO’s, R&D and NPI projects

Lead design reviews and ensure design meets performance and reliability targets

Lead customer meetings, providing technical information and project status

Lead and mentor mechanical engineers

Organize work load for team members Create & validate concept designs

Coordinate with Design Engineering Lead on project timeline execution

Support field issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Partner with manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable

Owns mechanical architecture and detailed design of products.

Maintain mechanical engineering standards

Drive mechanical development across the full product lifecycle (concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation, production support)
Create and manage mechanical project plans, schedules, and risk assessments

Ensure timely delivery of mechanical deliverables
within scope and budget

Provide technical guidance, design feedback, and career development support

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

Required

Skills and Qualifications Demonstrated capability leading product development from concept to production

Demonstrated capability leading team and organizing work assignments

Demonstrated ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract business.

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.

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

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

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

N/ABase Compensation: USD
- Paid Salaried Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled
23301 S. Wilmington Ave Carson, California, 90745

United States