Saildrone

Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-03-05

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies to meet performance and reliability targets.
  • Manage the total vehicle Bill of Materials and ensure accuracy in part numbering and assembly detailing.
  • 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 releases.
  • Monitor mechanical risks through testing and mitigate failures during deployments.
  • Support pilot production builds and adhere to Design for Manufacturing standards.
  • 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 mechanical systems design, with 3+ years in leadership.
  • Expertise in mechanical design fundamentals and BOM management.
  • Experience designing hardware for harsh environments.
  • 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.
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