Job Description

Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace/defense and advanced manufacturing firms with our staffing services nationally for over 65 years. Our Mountain View, CA (San Jose) aerospace client is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join their organization as a salaried direct employee. The salary range is $180K - $237K.

You must have high power amplifier experience to be considered for this position. This is a very hands-on position. Engineers without a manager title will be considered as long as there is considerable team leadership experience.

The Mechanical Engineering Manager  oversees Mechanical, CAD and Document Control. In this role, you will spearhead the design and development of intricate custom integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs) and microwave amplifiers, leading the Mechanical Engineering team. Additionally, you'll provide oversight to our Document Control team, ensuring efficient management of released documents and the smooth operation of our electronic document control system.

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering team in the design and development of intricate custom IMAs and microwave amplifiers.

• Guide the NPI Engineering team to facilitate seamless product transfers to production.

• Oversee the Document Control team to efficiently manage released documents and administer our electronic document control system.

• Manage employee development and operational enhancements of the mechanical design group, aligning with company goals and objectives. Lead the team towards standardizing on best practices and participate in recruiting and team development initiatives.

• Manage and enhance the operation of the mechanical engineering team, including:

  • Creation and analysis of mechanical concepts for new business proposals.

  • Successful execution of mechanical design, development, validation, and production release of new products.

  • Investigation, validation, and standardization of improved mechanical structures and techniques for enhanced cost and performance.

  • Creation, design, and verification of automated test equipment (ATE).

  • Analysis, planning, and execution of product transfers to production for cost-effective and high-quality manufacturing.

  • Driving efficiency improvements in methodology and procedures.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of new mechanical concepts for improved SWaP (size, weight, and power), automation, reliability, and design cycle time.

• Design, analyze, and communicate winning mechanical construction proposals for new products, supplementing the team's mechanical analysis and product development activities.

• Prepare test methods and specifications, analyze and test hardware to verify performance.

• Lead PDR, CDR, PRR design reviews, and deliver presentations to management and customers.

• Lead the design of effective ATE, execute design verification testing, and ensure efficient transfer of products from engineering to production.

• Provide guidance on technology trends to enhance industry competitiveness, particularly focusing on SWaP improvements, time-to-market acceleration, and meeting evolving customer expectations.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or similar engineering degree

Min 15 years of work experience across microelectronics packaging, microwave testing, and qualifying/transferring manufacturing microwave products for production.

Min 2 years of high power amplifier experience required

This experience should include:

• RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave frequency subsystem mechanical design, analysis, validation, and automation.
• Ability to design and analyze hardware for combat, flight, and space environments.
• Modeling and Simulation experience with design tools such as ANSYS, Labview, and SolidWorks as well as electronic documentation and ERP platforms.
• The ability to conceptualize initial subsystem designs, communicate their competitiveness, and lead the team execution to successful development.
• Organize design reviews and customer presentations. Strategize efficiency improvements and lead the change effectively.
• Ideally previous experience managing and developing technical employees (direct reports), but leadership experience will suffice without the title.
  
• Proficiency with mechanical design software such as Solidworks.
• Expertise with Ansys mechanical analysis or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience with electronic documentation packages (like Arena or Agile) and streamlining documentation design activities also a plus.
• Experience with driving technical innovation and manufacturing automation of microelectronic assemblies.

ITAR facility & U.S. Defense Contractor - Ability to obtain a government secret clearance in future is required

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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