Design Center Manager

About the role

This role involves leading engineering and technical support for a product line with a strong focus on backend assembly processes and manufacturing execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers and designers, consisting of 1–6 team members.
• Oversee product design, development, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Drive backend assembly processes, including component integration, testing, and final product readiness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, engineering, and production teams.
• Work directly with manufacturing equipment and production floor operations.
• Support technical problem-solving and resolution of ongoing engineering issues.
• Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key interface between design, production, and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Engineering management experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience in backend assembly processes, including assembling, testing, and finishing products.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering or production teams.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing floor, equipment, and processes.
• Familiarity with chemical processes, such as brazing, metalizing, and chemical cleaning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or technical sales environment.
• ITAR compliance experience or ability to work within regulated environments.
• Japanese language skills preferred but not required.

Skills

• Engineering management experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience in backend assembly processes, including assembling, testing, and finishing products.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering or production teams.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing floor, equipment, and processes.
• Familiarity with chemical processes, such as brazing, metalizing, and chemical cleaning.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or technical sales environment.
• ITAR compliance experience or ability to work within regulated environments.
• Japanese language skills preferred but not required.

Benefits

The position offers long-term stability, a strong benefits package including a pension plan, exposure to global teams, and opportunities to step into a leadership role with training from the incumbent.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/yr. Pension plan (vests after 5 years) 401k Tuition reimbursement Annual bonus eligibility PPO medical plan 10 holidays + year-end shutdown PTO: 120 hours Sick time: 80 hours

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.