Director of Engineering Operations

21 hours ago


Santa Ana, California, United States Nikkiso Cosmodyne Full time
Job Title: Director of Engineering Operations

Nikkiso Cosmodyne is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Engineering Operations to lead our engineering team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and direct all aspects of engineering activities and projects within the organization.
  • Ensure all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and objectives.
  • Oversee a robust engineering process and delivery timelines to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
  • Utilize best practice engineering methods and provide expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives.
  • Responsible for generating and implementing recovery plans for past due engineering milestones to ensure test dates and contractual delivery requirements are maintained.
  • Implement and maintain overall engineering objectives and initiatives.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities in relation to engineering designs and drawings.
  • Make recommendations for continuous improvement in operational efficiency and safety of the test facility.
  • Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
  • Ensure engineering procedures required to mitigate risk of engineering flaws in designs or drawings are in place and being executed.
  • Conducts a continuous search of new materials, processes, and procedures to enhance and improve the product line.
  • Prepare and maintain summary of overall engineering status for each project for weekly reporting to General Manager, CEO, or other Directors.
Requirements:
  • BSME is required.
  • 8+ years' in a progressively responsible leadership role in engineering field.
  • Extensive knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria.
  • Strong operational skills in a product development environment.
  • Must possess a history of strong leadership, deep practical engineering knowledge and proven record of accomplishment for timely project delivery, project management, cost control and customer satisfaction.
  • Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and will interface closely with Quality, Project Management, Purchasing, and Operations.
  • Extensive 3D CAD software experience; SolidWorks experience required.
  • EPDM experience; SolidWorks EPDM preferred.
Working Conditions:

The job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.

Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays.

Salary: $145,000 - $175,000 per year

Nikkiso Cosmodyne is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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