RF, Electrical and Electromechanical Engineering Manager

The Ducommun Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency (RF) product lines. Our products are found on the surface of Mars, in downhole drilling, on military fighter jets, and on naval submarines. For high quality, reliable products meeting tough requirements, customers turn to Ducommun.

The RF, Electrical and Electromechanical Engineering Manager oversees design engineers developing next-generation products and supporting our existing, unique product offerings. Our products push the boundaries of what’s possible, driving their industries forward through innovative solutions to tough challenges. The Engineering Manager has a passion for innovation and progress. Continuous improvement of design methods and capabilities is key for staying on the leading edge of our industries.

The Engineering Manager balances managerial responsibilities with individual contribution to the development of new products and the sustainment of existing products. A drive to connect with customers, learn about their challenges, and then innovate to meet their needs is essential.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush, we later 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

• Manages and leads an engineering department consisting of radio frequency (RF) engineers, electrical engineers, and electromechanical engineers.

• Individually contributes to the development of new products through background in electrical, RF, and/or electromechanical engineering.

• Drives progress in new product development, internal research and development (IRAD), continuous improvement, and sustaining engineering.

• Tracks technology development trends and competitive product development trends to help identify and anticipate future opportunities and competitive threats.

• Cross-functionally interacts to coordinate plans and achieve results.

• Measures performance of individuals and teams, providing updates with recommendations for improvement.

• Promotes individual and team training to ensure staff are ready to support initiatives and projects.

• Drives employee performance, development, hiring, and staffing projections.

• Reviews and makes recommendations on policies and procedures to maximize department performance, authoring new policies and procedures as appropriate.

• Manages fiscal responsibility for department, forecasting future requirements and managing expenses within established budget.

• Any other responsibilities as assigned.

  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions in accordance with business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Each job function will be conducted within the standards described in the Quality Policy and Safety Rules. Other duties may be assigned.

  Required Skills and Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge in one or more areas:

• RF design including network analyzer test experience and simulation software such as Ansys HFSS and/or Maxwell

• Motor and/or resolver design

• Human-Machine Interface design

• Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense industries.Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Experience with product design and development within a stage-gate process

• Understanding of AS9100 Rev C and ISO 9000 is preferred

• Clear communication skills

• Active U.S. SECRET security clearance or ability to obtain clearance.This requires U.S. Citizen status plus the ability to successfully pass a background screening within 1 year of start date.

  Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 5-7 years progressive experience

• Two (2) or more years of experience leading or managing engineering teams, which can include project management and/or project engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave

Carson, California, 90745

United States