Senior Engineering Manager Capital Equipment

Senior Engineering Manager - Capital Equipment BlackStar - 4.8 Corona, CA Job Details Full-time $140,000 - $150,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Mechanical engineering CAD software Industrial automation Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering System design Electrical engineering Team management Decision making PLC programming Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Industrial equipment Project leadership Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams for a global manufacturer of high-temperature vacuum furnaces and VPA coating systems. Our equipment supports advanced applications in aerospace, energy, additive manufacturing, and precision industrial markets. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader with deep capital equipment experience in industrial machinery design, automation, and controls—especially within thermal processing or similar heavy industrial systems. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments (approx. 5-6 engineers total) Own engineering strategy, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives across product design and development Partner with Sales and Project Management to support new business development and customer technical requirements Oversee end-to-end capital equipment design: concept, prototyping, production, commissioning support Ensure engineering outputs comply with company standards, industrial norms, and customer specifications Drive innovation in product engineering, including process flow, system design, FEA/CFD-informed improvements, and automation integration Lead industrial automation initiatives including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and instrumentation systems Manage engineering budgets, project cost controls, and resource planning Conduct performance reviews, staffing decisions, and team development for engineering staff Support customer technical presentations and engineering readiness for proposals and design reviews Provide executive-level reporting on engineering progress, risks, and cost performance Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required) 7-10 years of experience in industrial capital equipment design and manufacturing (must include designer/builder environment) 3-5 years of engineering management experience with direct reports Proven experience leading both Electrical and Mechanical engineering teams Strong background in industrial automation and controls (PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation) Hands-on experience with CAD tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience working with industrial machinery systems and customer-driven engineering delivery Strong leadership, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills Technical Skills PLC programming and systems integration (Allen-Bradley 500/5000 preferred)

HMI/SCADA

platforms (Wonderware InTouch, HC900 or equivalent) Industrial instrumentation and control systems Capital equipment design (thermal systems, furnaces, or large-scale industrial machinery) CAD-based mechanical/electrical design collaboration Exposure to manufacturing optimization, automation, and process improvement Preferred Experience Vacuum furnace, heat treatment, or thermal processing equipment experience FEA/CFD-driven engineering analysis Background in aerospace, energy, additive manufacturing, or precision industrial equipment Experience in structured engineering environments with formal project governance and budgeting Prior work with capital equipment OEMs or industrial machinery manufacturers Benefits 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Profit sharing program Limited relocation assistance (moving truck costs only) Work Environment & Expectations On-site role in Corona, CA (92877) Fast-paced capital equipment engineering environment with cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Project Management, R D, and Manufacturing Strong emphasis on engineering accountability, delivery performance, and customer-driven innovation