Mechanical Engineering Manager

Rantec Power Systems, Inc.•Los Osos, CA

2d•$140,900 - $183,200•Onsite

About The Position

Rantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test. Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
8+ of mechanical engineering experience preferred, preferably in electronic packaging, power electronics, aerospace, defense, or other ruggedized product environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and direct members of a technical work group or engineering team.
Experience with CAD tools for electronic assemblies; SolidWorks experience required or SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent analysis-tool familiarity desirable.
Experience performing or reviewing thermal, structural, and vibration analysis using FEA techniques.
Experience with conduction-cooled liquid cooled, and convection-cooled electronic systems.
Knowledge of circuit board construction, fabrication methods, surface-mount technology, electronic assembly practices, and mechanical constraints affecting PCB design.
Experience with mechanical design for electronic assemblies operating in high-shock, high-vibration, and harsh environmental conditions.
Working knowledge of materials, finishes, fasteners, tolerancing, sealing, corrosion prevention, and design for manufacturability.
Experience working within an AS9100, ISO 9001, aerospace, defense, or similarly controlled quality-management environment preferred.
Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, production release, sustaining engineering, supplier coordination, and root-cause/corrective-action activities preferred.
Ability to successfully execute duties under schedule pressure and manage multiple priorities across concurrent programs.
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent analysis-tool familiarity desirable.
Experience working within an AS9100, ISO 9001, aerospace, defense, or similarly controlled quality-management environment preferred.
Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, production release, sustaining engineering, supplier coordination, and root-cause/corrective-action activities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and administrative leadership to the Mechanical Engineering, PCB Design/Layout, and Drafting teams.
Establish priorities, assign resources, and manage project execution within the Mechanical Engineering work group.
Oversee the design, layout, and packaging of power supplies and electronic assemblies for harsh operating environments in accordance with customer specifications, documentation requirements, and Rantec quality procedures.
Establish, maintain, and improve mechanical engineering design standards, guidelines, and procedures.
Oversee the design and development of electronic packaging and mechanical assemblies capable of withstanding environmental conditions including shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, and other customer-specified requirements.
Provide technical leadership for mechanical design, electronic packaging, thermal management, structural integrity, vibration survivability, materials selection, manufacturability, and product reliability.
Lead and/or review thermal, structural, and vibration analyses using appropriate analytical methods and FEA tools.
Coordinate environmental and qualification testing to verify conformance with customer requirements, Rantec design specifications, and applicable internal procedures.
Interface with customers during technical reviews, design reviews, teleconferences, and program meetings.
Manage and provide oversight to mechanical engineering, drafting/design, and, as applicable, circuit board layout resources supporting product development and production programs.
Ensure the team develops complete mechanical design packages for manufacturing, including drawings, models, bills of material, mechanical parts estimates, tooling estimates, and supporting documentation.
Provide oversight for the design of tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids required to support manufacturing and production operations.
Participate in product development, design reviews, and product concept generation with emphasis on performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost reduction, and appropriate use of new technologies.
Manage design resources through all phases of the design process, including concept development, detailed design, prototype build, qualification, production release, and sustaining support.
Develop and implement new design strategies to reduce cost, improve product performance, increase reliability, and support efficient manufacturing.
Direct team members in the development and revision of design guidelines, design criteria, standard practices, and engineering procedures in accordance with the Rantec AS9100 Quality Management System.
Support engineering change control, configuration management, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement activities related to mechanical design and production issues.
Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Test, and Operations to resolve technical issues and meet program cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives.
Communicate with outside vendors, suppliers, consultants, and technical experts with a focus on product improvement, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and supplier capability.
Select, mentor, train, and evaluate personnel to ensure effective department performance, technical development, and timely execution of projects.
Evaluate team and individual performance and make recommendations regarding compensation, staffing, training, and organizational needs.
Support proposal efforts by providing technical input, design concepts, risk assessments, schedules, labor estimates, tooling estimates, and material/cost inputs as required.
Travel as needed to support customer meetings, supplier visits, design reviews, production issues, audits, and program requirements.