Mechanical Engineering Manager

Design West Technologies Inc. of Tustin, CA has an immediate need for a Mechanical Engineering Manager. Reporting to the CTO, the successful candidate will build and lead a team of mechanical engineers. The role works closely with executives, project managers, engineering leaders, and production personnel to assign resources to fill required mechanical engineer tasks within the company. This position will also serve as the senior mechanical engineer within the company and will provide technical advice and analysis on the most important projects. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and 401(k).

ABOUT DESIGN WEST TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Founded in 1994, DWT is a nontraditional defense contractor with the expertise and technical capabilities to design new systems or develop and implement enhancements to existing products through comprehensive testing and analysis. Vertically integrated from R&D to final assembly and testing, we offer a unique combination of electrical, chemical, and mechanical product development for weapons and CBRN systems with CNC machining, injection molding, robotic welding, assembly, design, testing, and engineering capabilities. DWT is a dynamic and innovative company committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry. Our team is driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, performance feedback and support to all mechanical engineering staff
• Manage and assign mechanical engineering resources to project roles and requirements as outlined by the Engineering/R&D directors
• Function as mechanical engineering lead on the most important product development programs
• Develops and executes functional strategy within their team
• Reports on metrics that measure the impact of mechanical engineering team on the larger organization and uses the metrics to guide decision making
• Participates in business development activities by reviewing proposal content and attending calls
• Works with peers to identify and execute on improvements to capabilities within the mechanical engineering functional area
• Stay abreast of changes in technology that will improve the company's technical capabilities
• Create leaner, more efficient and more profitable business practices

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of engineering work experience, including 2 years of experience in a leadership capacity, or a combination of education, training, and relevant work experience preferred
• Engineering experience in low volume/high mix engineering and manufacturing environments desired
• Extensive experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and CAD/CAM applications
• Knowledgeable about Materials: Strengths, Mechanicals, Chemistry, Metallurgy, and plastics
• Experienced with Non-destructive examination (NDE) testing and application
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience building and test hardware prototypes, iterating designs to optimize performance and manufacturability
• Experience developing and implementing testing procedures to verify the functionality, reliability, and safety of hardware components

Key Competencies for the role:

• Optimizes talent
• Organizational savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Manages execution
• Focuses on performance
• Makes complex decisions
• Electrical-Mechanical aptitude
• Builds collaborative relationships

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position working on, please fill out our quick mobile friendly application, we look forward to meeting you!

We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER including Disability/Veteran