Mechanical Engineering Lead

4 days ago


Livermore, California, United States GILLIG Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Lead to join our Sustaining Engineering team at GILLIG. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers in enhancing our current product platforms, ensuring they meet the highest standards of efficiency and passenger comfort.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of design engineers in the development of designs, creation of procurement-ready drawings, and maintenance of Bills of Material (BOMs)
  • Ensure effective communication within the team, align, and prioritize workloads, and manage resources to meet our strategic objectives and operational targets
  • Drive product reliability and safety forward through meticulous design processes, including FMEA, GD&T, FEA, and create robust, service-friendly, and cost-conscious mechanical designs
  • Collaborate with experts to revolutionize our established product lines and influence production processes by actively engaging in the Change Control process
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required
  • Minimum 8 years of Engineering experience, with Design Engineering experience
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting, CAD software, project management tools, root cause analysis, and the application of industry practices and standards (SAE, APTA, FMVSS, etc.)
  • Possesses a broad technical skill set and a proactive approach to innovation
  • Experienced in implementing permanent corrective actions across various technical domains based on a strong foundation in engineering principles, with the ability to rapidly assess and focus on effective solutions
  • Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to coach others in simple structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Understanding of the automotive industry and the unique challenges it presents, heavy duty background a plus
  • Demonstrated leadership and training abilities with experience in management or supervisory roles considered a plus
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Work Environment
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally kneel or squat
  • Limited travel may be required
  • Standard start time: 7:00 a.m. (negotiable)
Expected Compensation

$75,000 - $275,000/annual salary + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.



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