Director of Mechanical Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with supply management and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new energy storage platform
• Lead mechanical engineering group and oversee the product development process from concept generation through production release
• Use failure mode analysis to find the causes behind problems and come up with creative fixes
• Oversee certification efforts of the final product
• Develop products, including low-cost enclosures for energy storage systems, with high safety, long service life, excellent reliability and manufacturability
• Manage and carry out system testing and data analysis to confirm system functionality and technical requirements
• Collaborate with Product Manager on new product offerings targeting specific markets
• Develop robust new product development process with detailed requirements for cross functional organization
• Collaborate with Product Manager on cost modeling and evaluate risk to guide engineering group and maximize resource efficiency
• Work with manufacturing engineering/design group to optimize products for effective manufacturing

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience with various modes of heat transfer and thermal management materials and techniques
• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers, partners, vendors, and colleagues
• Working knowledge of cost and feasibility for manufacturing processes such as laser welding, TIG welding, sheet metal fabrication, machining, laser cutting, waterjet cutting and injection molding
• 8+ years of experience in the design, development, and qualification of energy storage systems and 5+ years of technical team leadership
• Strong written and oral communication
• Bachelors or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in designing and executing mechanical tests relevant to energy storage applications
• Practical knowledge and experience related to pressure vessels and related regulatory compliance is a plus
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar, including fabrication drawings using appropriate material specifications and tolerances
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

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