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

👉 Ready to take the next step?

Apply now or email Jenn at Recruiter@CareDynamicsFL.com to learn more.