Director of Mechanical Engineering
We are seeking a strong mechanical engineering manager who is an experienced product developer and ready to lead world-class engineering work on innovative light electric vehicles. Depth in Mechanical Engineering, CAD, simulation, DFM, etc. and experience managing, leading, expanding and mentoring a team of mechanical engineers and managing projects to successful completion.
The ideal candidate will be a very talented, creative, capable hands-on engineer who is excited about leading an interdisciplinary team that is revolutionizing boardsports and transportation and shipping product.
Key responsibilities + expectations:
The job is based in our westside Santa Cruz, CA location just half a mile from the beach!
The ideal candidate will be a very talented, creative, capable hands-on engineer who is excited about leading an interdisciplinary team that is revolutionizing boardsports and transportation and shipping product.
Key responsibilities + expectations:
- Lead new light-electric-vehicle products from concept through detailed design, prototyping and NPI
- Validate, test, and iterate on existing mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Work with domestic and overseas vendors for manufacturing quotes, sourcing components, quality assurance, etc
- Work with EE team for integration of PCBAs, connectors and wire harnesses
- Document and prepare drawing packages for internal/external uses
- Manage allocation of team resources and tasks to accomplish projects in a timely manner
- Hire, develop, manage and grow team members to achieve great things
- BS or MS in mechanical engineering
- 7-15+ years experience
- Electromechanical (electric vehicle, mechatronics, etc.) background a very strong plus
- Hands-on prototyping/machine shop experience
- Experience with QC/FAI. Inspection using basic measuring instruments, CMM, etc
- Experience with design and documentation for a variety of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, die-casting, CNC machining, etc
- Experience in the outdoor industry (bikes, snowboards, skateboards, etc) a strong plus
- Manufacturing/DFM experience
- Experience taking product to market
- Excellent CAD (Solidworks) proficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing small-to-medium sized (2-20ppl) mechanical engineering teams
The job is based in our westside Santa Cruz, CA location just half a mile from the beach!
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Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology -
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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