Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company · 2 weeks ago
VP of Mechanical Engineering (heavy metals)
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $290K/yr
10+ years expAcara Solutions, an Aleron Company, is providing staffing services to aerospace and advanced manufacturing firms. They are seeking a Vice President of Mechanical Engineering to lead the Engineering Department, shape engineering strategy, and enhance innovation while ensuring product integrity across safety, quality, and performance.
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Hiring Manager
Shawn Lutz
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and management of the Engineering department including engineering, technical writing and document control with ultimate responsibility for the quality and timeliness of all engineering department output
Assign responsibilities clearly, motivate the team, and provide support and training as needed. Identify, recruit, and develop top engineering talent
Constant evaluation of methods, processes, skill level and software tools used while accomplishing goals for continual improvement
Establish staff performance expectations and provide regular feedback using both formal and informal reviews
Collaborate closely with internal departments-including manufacturing, quality, sales, and executive leadership-to ensure alignment on goals and priorities
Ultimate responsibility for evaluating market needs competitive products and the development of new state of the art products
Drive the development of innovative products that meet market needs while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, longevity, and ease of use
Ultimate responsibility for ensuring all products meet performance and strength requirements equal to or exceeding customer's expectations
Ultimate responsibility for the safe function of products and the protection of customer equipment and the safety of the end user
Communicate proactively and professionally with customers to provide technical support and maintain strong relationships
Ensure all products meet or exceed applicable regulatory, safety, and performance standards
Report to the President establishing the vision and progress toward goals for the Engineering department
Provide executive assistance and advice to company leadership of other departments while participating in meetings, negotiations and other high level decision making
Work closely with the President and senior management to set and execute the Engineering Department's vision, goals, and strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in engineering a must (mechanical, aerospace/aeronautical, or civil highly preferred)
Min 10 years of engineering design experience, including experience in stress, analysis, and dynamics/kinematics
Min 10 years of progressive leadership roles with a strong track record of building high performance teams and experience at the VP level
Min 5 years of experience in metal fabrication (steel, aluminum) processes and material selections
Preferred
Aerospace experience
Heavy metal weight bearing product experience a plus (e.g., cranes, lifts, winches, and gantries)
Company
Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company
Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions—we help companies compete for talent.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Scott Stenclik
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