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Develops and transitions rubber and elastomer products into production. Responsibilities include manufacturing process development, tooling and equipment definition, process validation, production readiness, BOMs, routers, work instructions, quality documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Partners with engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, tooling, and program management teams to support launches, resolve manufacturing issues, improve capability, reduce cost, and ensure compliance in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Leads the Design Engineering organization in developing, validating, optimizing, and supporting production of elastomeric components and mechanical systems. Oversees engineering strategy, personnel development, CAD and technical deliverables, compliance, manufacturing readiness, cross-functional programs, continuous improvement, and customer or supplier technical engagement. Requires advanced mechanical engineering expertise, aerospace or defense experience, and strong organizational leadership.

Manages aerospace customer accounts and programs as the primary customer contact. Coordinates Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales to meet delivery and quality commitments. Oversees order management, ERP updates, customer portals, EDI transactions, scorecards, KPI reporting, backlog analysis, and issue resolution. Leads customer meetings, business reviews, continuous improvement, and cross-functional action closure while regularly engaging manufacturing teams on the shop floor. The role is onsite in Long Beach, California, with approximately 10% travel.

Leads site import and export trade compliance, including CBP, ITAR, and EAR requirements. Manages HTS and ECCN classifications, export licensing, audits, risk assessments, corrective actions, documentation, training, vendor compliance, and ITAR facility and information controls. Partners cross-functionally to improve compliance processes, mitigate regulatory risks, and support the ongoing development of the trade compliance function.

Leads product design, materials development, tooling, and manufacturing process engineering for aerospace, defense, space, and energy applications. Manages engineering teams, intellectual property development, customer technical engagements, Critical Design Reviews, process improvements, cost reduction, and new product transitions into production. Requires extensive aerospace rubber molding, GD&T, testing, CDR, and engineering leadership experience. The role is fully onsite in Long Beach with travel up to 35%.

Leads master production scheduling, capacity planning, MRP execution, inventory analysis, and production recovery across multiple manufacturing value streams. Resolves material and scheduling constraints, manages manufacturing orders and planning data in Microsoft Dynamics GP, supports S&OP, monitors planning KPIs, and coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery commitments. Provides expert guidance to planners, drives continuous improvement, and communicates operational risks and recommendations to leadership.