Mechanical Engineering Manager

Lead a mechanical engineering team developing airflow, cooling, and fluid-handling systems for industrial equipment. This hands-on leadership role combines technical design, people management, and the transition of new products from concept through production.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers while contributing to technical problem-solving.
• Guide system architecture, component selection, and detailed mechanical design.
• Partner with other engineering teams to establish requirements, resolve integration challenges, and plan validation.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to move prototypes into scalable production.
• Improve system performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Oversee design reviews, engineering documentation, testing, and failure investigations.
• Support hiring and establish consistent engineering practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience involving equipment or systems that move air, gases, or liquids.
• Experience managing 2+ direct reports and leading complex engineering projects.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, including analytical modeling and design validation.
• Experience in manufacturing or working with contract manufacturers.
• Background developing new products in an early-stage environment.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and deliver against demanding schedules.

Work arrangements

• Onsite position in the San Francisco Bay Area. Where necessary, relocation assistance is available.
• Travel up to 20%.