Aerospace and defense component manufacturer for commercial and military platforms
Ducommun manufactures electronic and structural components for commercial aircraft, military, and space programs—a business rooted in 175+ years of aerospace supply heritage. The company's tech stack is dominated by mechanical design and manufacturing tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Mastercam, AutoCAD) paired with industrial control systems (PLC, LabVIEW), reflecting a production-first organization. Current hiring is overwhelmingly manufacturing-focused (55% of open roles), with active projects centered on new product introduction, supplier consolidation, and process standardization (PPAP, cell design), signaling operational consolidation rather than rapid platform expansion.
Ducommun supplies complex manufactured components and assemblies to the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The company operates two core business segments—Electronic Systems and Structural Systems—serving original equipment manufacturers and defense primes across commercial aircraft platforms, military programs, and space applications. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Ducommun employs 1,001–5,000 people and operates globally. Beyond component production, the company offers design services, supply chain strategy, new product introduction, and program management. Current operational focus centers on manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, quality compliance, and supplier performance management.
Ducommun's primary stack includes CATIA, SolidWorks, Mastercam, and AutoCAD for design; CNC and PLC systems for manufacturing control; and LabVIEW for instrumentation and testing.
Active projects include new product introduction, supplier consolidation and transition strategy, PPAP implementation, cell design and implementation, and root cause analysis for supplier performance improvements.
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