Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Location
Alameda, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
$189,000 - $243,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-02
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies for performance and reliability.
- Manage the total vehicle Bill of Materials and ensure accuracy in part numbering and assembly.
- Collaborate with Electrical, Firmware, and NPI teams for cohesive vehicle platform integration.
- Enforce CAD modeling, GD&T, and assembly detailing standards for high-quality production.
- Conduct tolerance analysis, vibration testing, and thermal cycling for design validation.
- Support pilot production builds to validate design requirements before full-scale production.
- Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts for deployed systems.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in designing complex mechanical systems, with 3+ years in leadership.
- Expertise in mechanical design fundamentals and hardware for harsh environments.
- Strong proficiency in CAD, drawing standards, and design review processes.
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical decisions in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to operate effectively across manufacturing and field environments.
