Director of Engineering Allfast Fastening Systems

LLC - 3.4

City of Industry, CA Job Details Full-time $175,000 - $225,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Manufacturing management Blueprint specification interpretation English MRP Manufacturing facility experience Managing engineering teams Data-driven problem-solving Manufacturing company experience Senior leadership

Full Job Description Director of Engineering Company:

Allfast Fastening Systems LLC Primary Location:

15200 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745

USA Workplace Type:

On-site Employment Type:

Salaried |

Full-Time Function:

Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Main Duties & Responsibilities Summary:

PennAero is hiring a Director of Engineering at our Allfast Fastening Systems location in City of Industry, CA. Allfast Fastening Systems is a leading global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry. Our fasteners are crucial for the structural integrity of both commercial airliners and military jets. As a key supplier to major aerospace manufacturers, Allfast's products support the commercial, military, and general aviation platforms in production and in service.

About PennAero:

PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

JOB SUMMARY

Has authority and responsibility for mechanical product manufacturing, ensuring the highest level of quality and strict adherence to specifications in providing quality products to the customer. Responsible for research and development projects from origination to final product. This includes defining and implementing the proper procedures or functions to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies:

Oversees development of manufacturing and tooling blueprints, bills of material and work orders. Initiates and/or coordinates all research and development projects. Responsible for all document control and other engineering activities to ensure specifications are accurate and to the latest revisions. Implements the necessary controls to ensure quality products are delivered on schedule. Initiates and/or coordinates Engineering Change Orders with various departments as necessary. Participates in the Material Review Board. Designs and performs experiments, conducts failure analysis, and efficiently solves technical problems. Coordinates capital expenditure planning and justification with departmental or management representatives. Responds to inquiries, problems, and complaints involving customer and/or Quality Assurance. Interacts with manufacturing, sales, and various other departments, suppliers and customers in a supportive technical role. Looks for and optimizes all opportunities for cost reduction or avoidance by developing and implementing improved processes and/or procedures. Responsible for building/directing an effective engineering organization and establishing a cohesive team. Provides creative and aggressive leadership in managing assigned functions. Assumes lead role in continuous improvement training and workshops. Other duties as assigned. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the City of Industry, CA location. Qualifications Education and /or

Experience:

A Bachelors degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. Ten years related experience; or cumulative combination of education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years experience with management responsibility in a high-volume manufacturing environment with methods, processing, and MRP exposure.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Abilities:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Blueprint Reading:

Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Design software; Development software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Compensation In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000. Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process. Benefits Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.