Design Supervisor
- FMC Engineering ITT Inc.
- English US
- 3.7 Valencia, CA Job Details $107,400
- $160,200 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Roadmap creation (System development task) Mechanical valves Product design project leadership Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Quality assurance within aerospace industry Succession planning Managerial strategic planning Performance improvement leadership Strategic management Sales proposal development Product development project management Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Product roadmapping Technical documentation ISO standards Coaching Talent management Mechanical Engineering Engineering process optimization Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Leadership development Team development Business development Collaboration with product development teams Compliance management Proposal writing Bachelor's degree in engineering Managing engineering teams Professional development support Technology management Full Job Description The Design Engineering Supervisor•Fluid Motion Control Products is responsible for leading and supervising the design engineering functions for actuators, valves, pumps, and switch technologies at ITT Aerospace Control's Valencia site.
This role provides both technical leadership and people management, ensuring alignment with business objectives, product strategy, and engineering excellence. The position plays a critical role in developing engineering talent, driving product innovation through technical roadmap execution, and ensuring adherence to established engineering processes and standards. Leadership & People Management Supervise and lead a team of design engineers, providing direction, coaching, and mentorship Drive talent development through training, career planning, and succession planning initiatives Conduct performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and performance evaluations Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team environment Technical Leadership & Product Development Guide design engineering activities for actuator, valve, pump, and switch product lines Contribute to the development and execution of product technology roadmaps Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives Provide technical oversight and decision-making support across development programs Engineering Process & Compliance Enforce adherence to engineering processes, standards, and procedures Ensure accountability for design quality, documentation, and validation practices Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows, tools, and best practice Business Support & Strategy Support business development efforts including proposal development and technical input Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, project, and quality teams Contribute to strategic planning initiatives related to product development and market growth Program Execution Ensure design deliverables are completed on time and within scope Identify and mitigate technical risks across projects Support successful transition of products from development into production Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline Proven experience in design engineering with actuation, valve, pump, or switch technologies Experience working within aerospace and defense industries, or other highly regulated industries Familiarity with standards such as AS9100, ISO-9001, or APQP Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering teams Strong knowledge of actuators, valves, pumps, switches, or similar technologies Experience with product development processes, from concept through production Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence Experience with leadership and team development Demonstrated strategic thinking and product roadmap development capabilities Process discipline and continuous improvement mindset Cross-functional collaboration and business acumen This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of
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