Design Engineering Manager

Upwing Energy • Cerritos, CA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Upwing Energy is developing and commercializing their novel downhole compression system (SCS) and a new topside compression solution (ICS) along with several supporting electrical and hydraulic products (SCC, HCC). Our development efforts combine exciting engineering challenges in turbomachinery; rotordynamics; high-speed and high-power electric motors; power electronics; industrial automation; aerodynamics; structural, thermal and fluid flow simulations; advanced controls; mechanical design and design-for-manufacturability. The Design Engineering Manager will manage the team of people and the overall process responsible for delivering these activities. Team members include design engineers, designers, and change management specialists.

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)
• A minimum of 5 years of product development, engineering and/or test experience with a minimum of 3 years of mechanical design and/or analysis experience.
• Demonstrated effective management experience is required
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with rotating machinery, turbomachinery, power electronics or industrial automation of complex systems is strongly preferred
• Strong familiarity with a wide range of data acquisition equipment and control/automation of that equipment is a plus
• SolidWorks experience is preferred
• Must have the initiative to take ownership and drive results
• Strong organizational, planning, and resource management skills
• Integrity, commitment, and honesty
• Dedication to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
• Innovative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of mechanical design in support of new programs and sustaining existing products in accordance with our product development process.
• Develop and manage intake process to align priorities throughout the organization and ensure timely release of new products, key projects, and critical analyses
• Ensure that Geometric Design and Tolerances standards are applied to drawings per ASME Y14.5
• Ensure that new drawings and part revisions are released and revision controlled per Upwing Engineering Change Review Process.
• Manage the validation and release of new assemblies using the Upwing Product Development Process.
• Provide timely feedback, recognition, and correction as appropriate to help the team members perform at their best, reflecting the Upwing Energy culture and values.
• Facilitate documented individual development plans, updated periodically to provide a clear path for career progression and a sense of growth and potential to members of the mechanical design & analysis team.
• Manage skills inventory of the design and analysis team, planning for capacity, both short- and long-term to meet company growth objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical designers and mechanical engineers, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and high performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree