Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for building and leading a mechanical design team dedicated to advanced internal and external antenna programs. Proven ability to lead, develop, manage, and inspire a diverse, global team across multiple regions, with a strong track record of delivering top-tier, innovative electro-mechanical solutions to market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build, mentor and manage a team responsible for smart mechanical design applied to innovative antenna solutions and deliver to market on time with dialed in cost.
• Directly own the design and analysis of mechanical systems and components ensuring compliance with product performance requirements, industry standards and regulations across the lifecycle from initial concept stage to mass production.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams, including product management, project management, RF/Antenna engineering manufacturing, operations and quality to optimize product design for manufacturability, cost and quality.
• Assess risk and compliance across areas of accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mechanical design process, tools and methodologies.
• Manage and enhance proto shop capability with the help of technicians.
• Facilitate travel to plants or others as needed to support customer issues as well as meet program milestones.
• Mentor interns and junior engineers to build a robust talent pipeline and help cultivate talent.
• Ensure concepts re-use best practice technology whenever possible by aligning on the long-term product roadmap.
• Innovation mindset to further our technology roadmap. Provide deep technical guidance and work with external partners as needed to bring up forward looking technology.
• Demonstrated results in driving efficiency and productivity in an organization.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Over 6 years of team management or leadership experience, with a demonstrated record of bringing top-tier devices and innovative antenna solutions to market, as well as experience in talent acquisition and development.
• More than 15 years of experience in mechanical design and development across various form factors, from ultra-compact ear-worn wearables to high-gain antenna panels and batons.
• Solid understanding of product development process. Use the first principles approach to resolve deep technical challenges to unlock innovation.
• Hands on experience with CNC, tooling, molding, stamping, plating, assembly and dies.
• Expert level proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modelling tools such as

CREO/SolidWorks or similar.

• Hands on experience with simulation tools (FEA) and analysis techniques.
• Familiar with qualifying and managing Project-Based Learning (PBL)

activities.

• Clear communication skills for effective presentations to leadership and stakeholders as required.