Ducommun

Engineering Manager

Manage the planning and designing of methods to improve or enhance new and existing design projects. Oversees the analysis and review of budgets, schedules, design requirements and headcount to determine the most cost effective and efficient methods of engineering project completion. Ensures projects are complete on time. Acts as an advisor to design project engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.

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.

Our Facility in St. Croix Falls, WI offers a range of ammunition handling & delivery systems supporting the full spectrum of small and medium caliber weapons.

Job Summary

• Responsible for leading and coordinating design engineer projects/activities across engineering team
• Designs, develops, and enhances new and existing products/product lines
• Supports the Sales and Business Development teams by building relationships with customers and suppliers
• Domestic and International travel to support business development and engineering activities
• Responsible for new product and legacy designs
• Assures accurate and current documentation in the ERP and CAD systems
• Supports the Sales team with quoting and proposal development
• Lead the Design Engineers Team
• Evaluates and recommends specifications and ensures products meet the technical and functional requirements
• Recommends and follows reliable, efficient, and cost effective procedures
• Performs feasibility, functional, and quality testing of designs
• Responsible for ensuring engineer team complies with AS9100, ISO 9001, internal quality policy and standards
• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Designs products and systems to interface machines, hardware and software
• Produce engineering documentation to support the design
• Provide adequate information to manufacturing and purchasing to reproduce the product
• Provide technical support to all employees and customers when needed
• Support design reviews

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Personnel and project management skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Leadership, teambuilding and mentoring skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Required Experience and Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 4+ years experience in design or project engineering role
• Experience in leading projects/team

ITAR/EAR Compliance: This position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. Export control laws and regulation. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

1105 E Pine St

St Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024

United States