TrellisWare Technologies · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expTrellisWare Technologies is a worldwide leader in advanced algorithms and communications systems. The Mechanical Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers in the development and lifecycle management of radio products and mechanical solutions, while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability within the team.
Information TechnologyInternetLocation Based ServicesTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, mentorship, and expertise to the Mechanical Team
Take ownership of the mechanical design of radio products and accessories
Define, derive, and document mechanical system requirements
Explore feasibility and applicability of new technologies, materials, processes to add to our mechanical design toolkit on both new and existing designs
Oversee creation and release of fabrication and assembly drawings
Creates development plans to forecast resource requirements (labor and material) through product release as well as estimation of product unit cost. Actively manages team to drive execution to the plan. Actively maintains plan to reflect actual execution
Design, document, and execute mechanical engineering development processes
Oversee creation and release of assembly drawings
Manage external vendors, including industrial design firms, rapid prototype vendors, and full production vendors
Provide functional management to the mechanical engineering team
Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team-members
Plan and execute conceptual and detailed development efforts
Define and develop current and future competencies required by team members in order to maintain TrellisWare's competitive advantage and build individual and organizational capabilities
Develops and implements strategies for cross-team and cross-department communication
Inspire execution according to TrellisWare values (delivering excellence, empowering people and pushing boundaries)
Support TrellisWare development processes and continuously improve them
Establishes group mission and goals that are aligned with organizational vision, mission, values, and strategy
Hires, engages, and retains the best people
Clarifies goals and expectations for teams performance (removes obstacles and provides necessary resources and feedback) in order to achieve agreed targets and results, and synergistically supports departmental success
Defines and develops current and future competencies required by team members in order to maintain our competitive advantage and build individual and organizational capabilities
Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect
Acts as a coach or a mentor for team members and assists them in career development efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field of study required
At least 10 years of applicable product development and manufacturing engineering experience for high technology electronics/communication products
Experience designing portable, rugged devices that require balance between ruggedness, size/weight, and recurring cost
Understand various material (metal, plastic), fabrication processes (CNC machining, casting, molding, injection etc) and their cost/performance tradeoffs
Experience with electro-mechanical design considerations
Experience interfacing with Industrial Designers is a requirement
Ability to manage external vendors, including industrial design firms, rapid prototype vendors, and full production vendors
Understand low volume, medium volume, and high-volume product design considerations
Design for manufacturing/Concurrent Engineering experiences
Experience in using Solidworks and/or other 3D CAD software
Expertise in thermal modeling and thermal design considerations
Ability to foster a culture of hard work, trust, and respect that is consistent with company values
Ability to renegotiate team commitments and manage customer expectations as priorities change
Sound business acumen and advocate for continuous improvement of processes and procedures
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Ability to mentor and coach junior employees in professional development and process improvement
Ability to evaluate performance against defined goals and effectively communicate areas of growth/improvement for direct reports
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective execution and decision making
Champion of change and promotes innovation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Preferred
Master's degree a plus
Experience across various engineering disciplines including electromechanical design preferred
Experience with radios and/or DoD is a plus
Personal Industrial Design skills are a plus
Company
TrellisWare Technologies
TrellisWare Technologies is a telecommunications company that offers voice, IP, data, and location tracking solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keith Chugg
Co-Founder, Chief Scientist
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