Director of Engineering - Aerospace
ALIGN Executive Search
Irvine, CA
- Expired: over a month ago. Applications are no longer accepted.
Job DescriptionCompany Description
The Director of Engineering will direct and coordinate activities of engineering department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and systems.
What you will be doing:
- Direct department activities in design of new products, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
- Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
- Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products
- Forecast operating costs of department and direct preparation of budget requests
- Advise management of new developments that affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and inter-departmental relations
- Manage engineering department, and the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of units
- Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance, address complaints and resolve problems
- Provide regular performance feedback, develop subordinates' skills and encourages growth
What you need to qualify:
- 10 years' experience in an engineering leadership role in the aerospace industry
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical
- Possess a good amount of energy
- Good longevity in previous engineering roles
What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
- Generous bonus plan
- Work-life balance!
Established and growing company offers a fun culture and work-life balance.
ALIGN Executive Search

Address
Irvine, CA
USA
Industry
Engineering
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