Director of Mechanical Engineering

We are seeking a strong mechanical engineering manager who is an experienced product developer and ready to lead world-class engineering work on innovative light electric vehicles. Depth in Mechanical Engineering, CAD, simulation, DFM, etc. and experience managing, leading, expanding and mentoring a team of mechanical engineers and managing projects to successful completion.

The ideal candidate will be a very talented, creative, capable hands-on engineer who is excited about leading an interdisciplinary team that is revolutionizing boardsports and transportation and shipping product.

Key responsibilities + expectations:

Lead new light-electric-vehicle products from concept through detailed design, prototyping and NPI.
Validate, test, and iterate on existing mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Work with domestic and overseas vendors for manufacturing quotes, sourcing components, quality assurance, etc.
Work with EE team for integration of PCBAs, connectors and wire harnesses.
Document and prepare drawing packages for internal/external uses.
Manage allocation of team resources and tasks to accomplish projects in a timely manner.
Hire, develop, manage and grow team members to achieve great things.

Experience + Qualifications:

BS or MS in mechanical engineering.
7-15+ years experience.
Electromechanical (electric vehicle, mechatronics, etc.) background a very strong plus.
Hands-on prototyping/machine shop experience.
Experience with QC/FAI. Inspection using basic measuring instruments, CMM, etc.
Experience with design and documentation for a variety of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, die-casting, CNC machining, etc.
Experience in the outdoor industry (bikes, snowboards, skateboards, etc) a strong plus.
Manufacturing/DFM experience.
Experience taking product to market.
Excellent CAD (Solidworks) proficiency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing small-to-medium sized (2-20ppl) mechanical engineering teams.

We’re looking for a creative and forward-thinking engineering leader who shares our vision and adds value, in a start-up environment by bringing their vision to life. Do you have a track record of solving complex engineering challenges and delivering outstanding products?

The job is based in our westside Santa Cruz, CA location just half a mile from the beach!

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