Director - Electron Design Engineering - IN NEW ZEALAND (Relocation provided)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-11
Responsibilities
- Provide direct leadership to Design Engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Participate in design reviews and make critical design trade-off decisions.
- Develop and execute Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Manage department budgets and resource allocation.
- Drive the evolution of the Electron launch vehicle through strategic planning.
- Resolve production bottlenecks and drive root cause mitigations.
- Champion best practices and operational efficiency within the team.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering.
- 15+ years of experience in a safety-critical design engineering environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience in product development from design to high-volume manufacturing.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor).
- Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis methodologies.
- Hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement and hardware development.
