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Head of Process and Equipment Engineering

Head of Process and Equipment Engineering

Care Dynamics, LLCEl Segundo, CA, US
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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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead 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.

    • Qualifications

  • 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.

    • Multipliers (Nice to have)

  • 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.

    • Compensation & Benefits

  • 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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