Mechanical Engineering Manager
About The Position
HaloBraid is a hair technology company using breakthrough engineering to elevate everyday routines. We’re building the world’s first robotic hair-braiding system—integrating computer vision, robotics, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechatronic machines. This is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics, applied to a $300B industry. 8 billion hours are spent braiding hair each year. HaloBraid gives that time back. The system collaborates with professional stylists to reduce braiding appointments from 6 hours to minutes and grow their business. Our technology works. We’re moving from R&D into deployment with salons, well-funded by leading investors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the hair styling industry.
Requirements
- Experience with CAD and mechanical design of complex robotics or consumer electronics, and direct ownership of systems or subsystems
- Experience with all stages of the concept to production cycle (rapid prototyping, DFM, contract manufacturing)
- Experience bringing novel technology to market
- Excellent communication, an ability to concisely convey and discuss complex ideas
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mechanisms, mechatronics, and moving components.
- Experience managing CAD systems and general assemblies
- Experience working with industrial design to incorporate user needs, ergonomics, and aesthetics
- Experience with consumer electronics, especially hairstyling and beauty tools.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers to transition designs into volume manufacturing.
- Complementary engineering experience: DFM/DFA principles and mass manufacturing methods
- Electronics prototyping
- Design optimization integrating CFD simulation results
Responsibilities
- Architect the design of mechanical systems and sub-assemblies from 3D CAD to production-ready parts.
- Collaborate with mechanical, industrial design, electrical, and manufacturing engineers, users, and cross-functional teams.
- Manage engineers, set best practices and standards, and strengthen our engineering culture.
- Push for elegant and effective solutions, challenge status quo, and drive design forward.
- Liaise and collaborate with suppliers at the prototype and contract manufacturing stage.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 100% medical premium coverage
- Meaningful equity
- 12 company holidays and unlimited PTO
- Company subsidized parking or commute for onsite employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
