Head of Process and Equipment Engineering
Care Dynamics, LLCEl Segundo, CA, US3 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionLead and grow the Process and Equipment Engineering team, strategically scaling as production expands. Drive engineering excellence by implementing best practices in process development, root cause analysis, and design-for-manufacturing. Collaborate with executive leadership to define technical strategy and align the engineering roadmap with business goals. Balance hands-on leadership with long-term strategic vision, ensuring near-term execution and scalable systems. Oversee project prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery timelines. Implement scalable product development processes and foster cross-functional collaboration with Product, Software Engineering, Operations, and Finance. Establish and monitor KPIs for quality, productivity, and engineering performance. Manage engineering budgets, headcount planning, and vendor / partner relationships. Bring entirely new manufacturing processes to market, from prototype through production scale. 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace and / or manufacturing. 5+ years in engineering leadership roles (Manager, Director, VP, etc.). Experience managing large capital projects. Strong background in highly automated production processes. Expertise in process development, root cause analysis, and design-for-manufacturing. Experience working cross-functionally in startup or high-intensity production environments. Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.). Extremely high ownership mentality. Experience with investment casting, vacuum melting & casting, heat treatment, or ceramics manufacturing. Experience with SLA printing. Previous work in high-growth startups or tech companies. Experience setting up new manufacturing facilities or production lines from 0 → 1. Salary : $200K – $250K Equity : Highly competitive Visa sponsorship : Not available (must be a U.S. person due to ITAR compliance) On-site : El Segundo, CA
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Job Description
Head of Process and Equipment Engineering
Full-time
- On-site
- El Segundo, CA
About this role
We’re looking for a Head of Process and Equipment Engineering to lead major engineering initiatives that scale production, improve factory capability, and drive engineering excellence. This is a foundational leadership role with the freedom to shape how engineering is executed and how new processes are brought to market.
A can-do attitude is essential, exceptional ability will be rewarded, and meaningful equity is on the table.
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