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Head of Mechanical Engineering at Salient Motion - ApplyBlast

Head of Mechanical Engineering

Salient Motion

4 months ago

Torrance, California, United States

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

The Head of Mechanical Engineering will lead the mechanical engineering function for a modular motion technology company serving industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. This senior leader will serve as the technical authority for all mechanical systems, overseeing design, qualification, and production of electromechanical actuators while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. The role also includes building and mentoring a high‑performing engineering team and collaborating cross‑functionally to transition designs to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead and own the mechanical engineering function end‑to‑end
Set engineering authority, enforce aerospace standards, and approve designs
Build, develop, and manage a high‑performing mechanical engineering team

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fieldAdvanced degree (Masters) preferred

About Salient Motion

salientmotion.com

Headquarters

Torrance, California, United States

Company Size

1-10 employees

Founded

2022

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Salient Motion designs, manufactures, and supports critical actuation systems for aviation and defense, delivering rugged flight‑control and mission‑critical actuators for commercial and military platforms. They offer end‑to‑end capabilities including precision engineering, prototyping, testing/qualification, production, and aftermarket support. Focused on high‑reliability, safety‑critical solutions, Salient Motion tailors systems for harsh operational environments and aerospace compliance. Their customers include aircraft OEMs, system integrators, and defense primes seeking certified, durable actuation subsystems.