AdAstra Talent Advisors ยท 4 hours ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$235K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expAdAstra Talent Advisors is a headhunting and talent advising firm focused on the Climate, Space, and Defense sectors of Hard Tech. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the mechanical design and development of a device designed to produce energy in harsh ocean conditions. The role involves overseeing structural design, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with manufacturing teams.
Responsibilities
Accountable for the Node Hull structural design and integrity
Accountable for the team that defines the Node primary and secondary structures
Lead and participate in design reviews with the internal team and interface with external fabricators and vendors
Mentor and guide other engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
Oversee project documentation and create detailed engineering releases using drawings and GD&T as appropriate
Partner closely with our Manufacturing and Operations team to produce new Node designs and design increments that achieve targets for cost and performance
Develop and maintain expert level use of CAD software personally and within the team for engineering definition and release
Qualification
Required
A degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, or another related engineering discipline
Extensive experience designing components, structures, and assemblies from a variety of materials
10+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience
5+ years experience with large scale, safety critical welded steel structures
Strong fundamental skills with hand calculations and experience with structural FEA
Demonstrated experience building teams, leading, and mentoring other engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide guidance to and receive it from engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers
A work history that includes at least five design, build, test, deploy/release/produce cycles for complex systems/vehicles
Preferred
An advanced degree in a relevant engineering field or 5 years of additional experience
5+ years in a similar role
Proficiency with NX/Teamcenter
Understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to marine systems (welded structures, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial automation & data acquisition, etc.)
Experience with a programming language like Python, Julia, or Mathematica
Knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME Y14.5
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (the company pays 33% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed)
Company
AdAstra Talent Advisors
AdAstra finds the people you need to change the world.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Seyka Mejeur
Founder, CEO, Advisor
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