Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum 12+ years of product design experience in high-end consumer electronic products
Minimum 6+ years of leading mechanical engineering teams
Skilled with building high performing teams
Proven record of launching high volume consumer electronics concept through production
Experience with high volume manufacturing and assembly
Extensive experience collaborating with, and managing, overseas development and manufacturing partners
Knowledge working with PDM/PLM systems
Experience with change management systems and processes
Strong DFM/DFA skills, with emphasis on part/assembly tolerance management, to ensure robust designs for high volume manufacturing
Knowledgeable in design of plastic injection molded part designs, electro-mechanical integration, adhesive bonded joints, metal stamped parts designs, die-cast part designs, and machined part designs.
Proven ability to balance conflicting design constraints through analysis, testing, and creativity
Ability to collaborate with peers in a candid cross functional team culture
Proven success in a fast-paced, high technology environment with tight deadlines
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling (CREO preferred), including surface modeling & master modeling

Lead and inspire a talented team of mechanical engineers to innovate, create, and achieve their full potential in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Oversee the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge mechanical products, systems, and components
Ensure projects are executed with precision and meet the highest quality standards
Shape and execute the mechanical engineering strategy that drives our company’s mission and vision
Forge connections with other departments, from marketing to manufacturing, to create a cohesive business strategy
Build and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors
Regularly communicate project progress, key milestones, and any challenges that arise to senior management
Utilize creative problem solving skills to lead ideation of new product architectural concepts for subsystem and system level designs
Construct and analyze high fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes
Perform detailed mechanical analysis to ensure proper function through FEA, tolerance analysis, testing, and other exploratory means