Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Hire, manage and coach individuals within the Mechanical Engineering function.
• Escalate potential and actual technical issues to the PM and Management that may impact safety, Business Goals, Requirements, Schedule, Budget, or Scope.
• Ensure the quality of work produced is sufficient to meet Product Goals and Requirements.
• Consult with Subsystem owners to help prioritize complex issues.
• Assign individual engineers to Subsystems projects and work with sub-system owners to manage their workload.
• Work with the team on professional growth opportunities.
• Represent mechanical engineering as a Strategic Stakeholder
• Drive innovative design directions while balancing risks to projects.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of product integrity and reliability throughout development phases.
• Champion innovation and research initiatives to explore emerging technologies and trends.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering teams and other departments to facilitate effective communication and alignment on technical matters.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing to promote a holistic approach to problem-solving and innovation within the team.
• Define how work within this discipline should be completed and to which standards (i.e. “how work must be done”).
• Define and encourage the adoption of guiding design principles and best practices (i.e. “how work should be done”).
• Operate as SME where applicable in design and development efforts.
• Mentor fellow engineers and foster a strong culture of mentorship and continuous personal and professional improvement.
• Operate as an Individual Contributor when necessary for project delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience managing or leading technical teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes (including machining, rapid prototyping, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience leading large system development projects.
• Proficiency in using parametric solid modeling and CAD software to design and document parts and assemblies.
• SolidWorks and PDM experience are required.
• Familiarity with making drawings and applicable drawing and tolerancing standards.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
• Adept at communicating in a collaborative team environment and seeking optimum solutions with other team members.
• Knowledge of the AGILE SCRUM methodology of project management.
• A service-oriented attitude when in a support role.
• Ability to prioritize and stay cool in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Prior Experience

• Previous automation industry experience.
• Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes.
• Professional experience with thermal and mechanical FEA, and topological optimization. Ansys or Solidworks simulation.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Industrial safety system experience.
• A hunger for learning and personal growth.