Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical)

Ducommun•Carson, CA

8d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Supervisor provides technical leadership and owns system-level mechanical design and execution of engineering projects from concept to production. The role combines hands-on engineering, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability for technical quality, schedule, and risk mitigation. The supervisor leads mechanical development across the product lifecycle, including concept design, design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production support. The position is based at 23301 S. Wilmington Ave, Carson, California.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in engineering functions consistent with the position requirements.
Demonstrated capability leading product development from concept to production.
Demonstrated capability leading a team and organizing work assignments.
Ability to communicate with customers and project the company image to attract business.
Knowledge of design, manufacturing, assembly, and test processes, including work measurement and work standards.
Experience in machine design, materials selection, and tolerance analysis.
Expertise with 3D solid-modeling software.
Proficiency in technical writing and documentation, strong attention to detail, and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Analytical expertise, including planning, effective problem resolution, and priority setting.
Negotiation and conflict-management skills, with troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
Flexibility, high energy, and ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical design background with electromechanical motors and resolver technology, including their components.
SolidWorks experience; it is the preferred 3D solid-modeling software.
Prior experience in an ISO-9000 or AS-9000 environment.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
Professional Engineering license.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute engineering change orders (ECOs), research and development, and new product introduction (NPI) projects.
Lead design reviews and ensure designs meet performance and reliability targets.
Lead customer meetings and provide technical information and project status.
Lead and mentor mechanical engineers; organize team members’ workloads and assignments.
Create and validate concept designs; own mechanical architecture and detailed product design.
Coordinate project timeline execution with the Design Engineering Lead.
Support field issues, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Partner with manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable.
Maintain mechanical engineering standards.
Drive mechanical development through concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation, and 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.