We are seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering for a Santa Ana based company. Direct Hire role, fully on-site.

Santa Ana, CA

Pay: $146-206k based on experience

Report To: Director of Continuous Improvement

Occasional travel may be required.

The Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering will lead a team of engineers and technicians. This role is responsible for overall ideation, design, and implementation of solutions to improve materials and mechanical / automated processing. In this role, you will facilitate communication among production departments and management regarding any engineering opportunities. You'll be working dynamically with your assigned team, internal cross functional partners, as well as external support partners and suppliers.

What You'll Do:

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set individual and team goals, and provide ongoing feedback and support.
• Lead by example and be a champion of all company policies, including safety, attendance & security.

Automation and Technical Oversight:

• Drive custom automation projects focused on improving efficiency and quality.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team, ensuring best practices and industry standards are followed.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and methodologies to enhance the team's capabilities and product quality.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with proje

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.