Mechanical/PCB Engineering Manager - Research & Development Engineering

What you’ll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Mechanical /PCB Design Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of mechanical engineers, PCB designers and draftsmen in the design, development, qualification, and support of power conversion products including Aerospace/Military electric aircraft and vehicle including eVTOL/eCTOL applications . This position provides technical leadership and resource, resource planning, talent development, and project execution oversight to ensure engineering objectives are achieved in alignment with business goals, customer requirements, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Additional Responsibilities include:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical/PCB design and engineers and technical professionals.
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Perform engineering analyses including thermal, stress, tolerance, fatigue, vibration and other environmental assessments related to the robustness of the packaging solution including thermal management and system interface .
• Conduct performance reviews, succession planning, and employee development activities.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with military and aerospace standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions with regards to PCB or packaging issues.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Quality, Operations, and customers.
• Support test execution, data review, validation, and verification activities.
• Mentor senior engineers and lead design reviews.
• Drive innovation, cost, weight, and manufacturability improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

A. Lead the design, development, and qualification of mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, and electro-mechanical products for military and aerospace power conversion and power distribution applications.
B. Create and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models using SOLIDWORKS, PCB layouts using ALTIUM, bills of materials (BOMs), fabrication packages, and technical documentation in accordance with company and customer requirements.
C. Generate, review and approve engineering change requests (CRs), change orders (COs) using ENOVIA, deviations, and redline updates to support production, quality, and customer requirements.
D. Perform engineering analyses including tolerance studies, thermal evaluation, structural assessment, fit/function verification, and design-for-manufacturability reviews to ensure robust product performance.
E. Develop PCB designs and support component selection, circuit board packaging, mechanical integration, and manufacturing releases using industry-standard SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, AUTOCAD and ALTIUM software and other similar CAD tools. 
F. Investigate product failures and manufacturing issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve product reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
G. Interface with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, program management, and certification agencies to resolve technical issues and support program execution.
H. Ensure compliance with customer specifications, aerospace standards, regulatory requirements, and internal engineering procedures throughout the product lifecycle.
I. Support prototype builds, qualification testing, production transfers, first article inspections, and validation activities to facilitate successful product introduction and sustainment.
J. Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters by providing technical guidance, conducting design reviews, and promoting engineering best practices.
K. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, weight reduction, manufacturability improvement, and process optimization while maintaining product performance and compliance.
L. Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical design, PCB design integration, engineering documentation, and configuration management within the Torrance FED engineering organization.

Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
Required:
•    Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
•    10+ years of mechanical design experience
•    5+ years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience  
•    Expertise in mechanical design, GD&T, and engineering documentation.
•    Proficiency in CAD modeling. (Solid works, Catia, Creo & AutoCAD)
•    Proficiency in PCB design including IPC standards; Altium is required
•    Knowledge in multi-layer PCB design , creepage, clearances in both low voltage and high voltage and high current  applications.
•    Experience designing for manufacturability.

•  This position requires use of information or access to hardware which exceeds standard  U.S. Person Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S.Citizens due to sensitive Military / Defense projects. 

Preferred
•    Aerospace industry experience preferred.
•    Experience in STRUCTURAL / THERMAL analysis is preferred.  
•    Understanding of Mil Standards and DO-160 requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

•    Must be team oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication.
•    As subject matter expert for Mechanical and PCB design – should be able and willing to mentor others in the division
•    Manage engineering resources to support new product development, customer programs, and sustaining activity.
•    Collaborate with Program Management to ensure projects meet schedule, cost, and technical objectives.
•    Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans.
•    Provide engineering input for business planning, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives.
•    Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers and technical professionals.
•    Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
•    Conduct performance reviews, coaching, succession planning, and employee development activities.
•    Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, productivity, and technical excellence.
•    Support recruiting, hiring, and Onboarding of engineering personnel.
•    Provide technical direction for product design, development, validation, and sustaining engineering activities.
•    Review and approve engineering designs, analysis, drawings, specifications, and test plans.
•    Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and company policies.
•    Support resolution of complex technical issues related to product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and quality.
•    Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Program Management, and Customers.
•    Support customer meetings, design reviews, audits, and technical presentations.
•    Coordinate engineering support for production, supplier issues, and field investigations.
•    Directly manages engineering personnel and engineering project execution.
•    Responsible for resource allocation, technical quality, schedule adherence, and team development.
•    Influences product strategy, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business results.
•    Update legacy drawings to new standards and drawing structure per Aerospace standards.

DIMENSIONS:

•    Mechanical / PCB Engineering Manager must be capable of Mechanical and PCB design to achieve cost objectives with minimal supervision