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# VP of Mechanical Engineering (heavy metals)

- **Company:** ACARA SOLUTIONS INC
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $275,000 - $290,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Document Management Systems, Kinematics, Software Tools
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_5967def0438aa1571a138967cd22e485

## About the Role

This is a hands-on design engineering position requiring a metal (steel, aluminum) fabrication background along with a recent VP of Engineering title. Heavy weight-bearing metal experience (e.g., cranes, gantries, forklift, supports) is a plus. The VP of Engineering is not an operations manager., * Bachelor's in engineering is a must (mechanical, aerospace/aeronautical, or civil highly preferred).

 * Min 10 years of engineering design experience, including stress analysis, dynamics/kinematics.
 * Min 10 years of progressive leadership roles with a strong track record of building high-performance teams and experience at the VP level.
 * Min 5 years of experience in metal fabrication (steel, aluminum) processes and material selections.

## Description

* Provide oversight and management of the Engineering department including engineering, technical writing and document control with ultimate responsibility for the quality and timeliness of all engineering department output.
 * Assign responsibilities clearly, motivate the team, and provide support and training as needed. Identify, recruit, and develop top engineering talent.
 * Constant evaluation of methods, processes, skill level and software tools used while accomplishing goals for continual improvement.
 * Establish staff performance expectations and provide regular feedback using both formal and informal reviews.
 * Collaborate closely with internal departments - including manufacturing, quality, sales, and executive leadership - to ensure alignment on goals and priorities.
 * Ultimate responsibility for evaluating market needs competitive products and the development of new state-of-the-art products.
 * Drive the development of innovative products that meet market needs while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, longevity, and ease of use.
 * Ultimate responsibility for ensuring all products meet performance and strength requirements equal to or exceeding customer's expectations.
 * Ultimate responsibility for the safe function of products and the protection of customer equipment and the safety of the end user.
 * Communicate proactively and professionally with customers to provide technical support and maintain strong relationships.
 * Ensure all products meet or exceed applicable regulatory, safety, and performance standards.
 * Report to the President establishing the vision and progress toward goals for the Engineering department.
 * Provide executive assistance and advice to company leadership of other departments while participating in meetings, negotiations and other high-level decision making.
 * Work closely with the President and senior management to set and execute the Engineering Department's vision, goals, and strategic initiatives.