Director of Engineering

AMS Group, Inc. • Torrance, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

The Director of Engineering leads the Engineering Team and works extensively with that team to develop and execute key company projects in alignment with the company’s growth strategy. This position requires at least a working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines, enjoys being hands-on with products, and can coordinate the Engineering Team’s involvement with the Procurement, Quality, and Production departments to provide technical expertise and advice.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead multi-disciplinary Engineering Team to collaborate on projects
Estimate engineering labor, production labor, tooling, and material costs in support of new project pursuits
Create 3D models, technical drawings, and bills of materials for assemblies and components
Perform mechanical design/analysis, prototyping, and troubleshooting
Select and source materials and components in support of product design efforts
Design build fixtures and test fixtures
Generate production documentation and train production personnel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum Requirements

Strong leadership skills
Subject matter expertise in his/her discipline and working knowledge of other disciplines
Thorough knowledge of drawings, 3D models, GD&T, MMC
Proficient in CAD / 3D modeling software (i.e. SolidWorks, PTC Creo, CATIA, etc) and MS Office
General knowledge of materials and alloys in various applications
General knowledge of hand tools and inspection tools
General knowledge of configuration management & revision control
General knowledge of production processes, quality control, variable costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products
Strong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently
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