Senior Engineering Manager

Standex • Los Angeles, CA

80d

About The Position

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles, to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible. McStarlite, a division of Standex International Corporation’s Engineering Technologies Group is one of the leading manufacturers of complex sheet metal components for the commercial and military aerospace markets. The company’s revenue is from long-term, multi-year contracts giving it a stable base from which to strategically expand its core or seek new markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (aerospace engineering or a related field)
• Minimum 8–10 years of engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong expertise in sheet metal forming processes and tooling design
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and engineering analysis tools
• Deep knowledge of aerospace industry standards, materials, and specifications
• Willing/able to travel 15% to suppliers or customer sites

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and PLM tools
• Experience working with OEMs and Tier 1 aerospace suppliers
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4 engineers (design, tooling and parts manufacturing, quality/process)
• Assign tasks and set priorities to ensure timely and high-quality engineering deliverables
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, identify skill gaps, and develop training plans
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Provide guidance on sheet metal forming technologies and process development, document company expertise and know-how
• Review and approve engineering designs, process documentation, and tooling specifications
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, customer-specific)
• Identify opportunities to improve forming processes, reduce cycle times, and enhance quality
• Participate in implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices
• Support automation initiatives, tooling enhancements, and material cost reduction projects
• Serve as technical point of contact for customers on engineering matters
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and proposals
• Participate in audits, reviews, and customer meetings as required
• Lead engineering efforts for new product introductions (NPI), from prototype to production
• Oversee timeline, cost, and risk management for engineering-related projects in coordination with the Program Managers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Production, and Supply Chain
• Work well across and effectively communicate with all business functions and levels within the organization and be an effective team player
• Proactively identify activities that will create results that do not meet expectation and then develop and communicate actions that will prevent unfavorable outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees