You will:- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Mechanical Engineers and R&D Technicians based in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Own the technical roadmap for mechanical design, assembly, test, and integration of sensors, compute, modules, and actuation systems.
- Partner closely with Embedded Systems, Hardware Systems, Quality and Manufacturing, V&V, and Software teams to convert system requirements into hardware specifications.
- Drive execution across prototype and production module builds, balancing timelines, resourcing, and priorities across the team.
- Set and uphold engineering standards and best practices across tolerancing, FEA, PLM/document revision control, and design-for-manufacturing.
- Build and scale the Pittsburgh mechanical engineering and R&D technician function, including hiring and onboarding.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and external partners, including sourcing and quality decisions.
- Diagnose complex technical issues, drive them to resolution, and remove blockers for your team.
- Own performance management, career development, and coaching for direct reports.
- Present technical solutions, roadmaps, and status updates to cross-functional and senior leadership audiences.
- Design for automotive requirements and real-world environmental challenges.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with meaningful hands-on ownership of hardware from prototype to production.
- 2+ years of experience directly managing engineers and/or technicians, including performance management and career development.
- Proficient with Solidworks, technical drawing tolerancing, and fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience with PLM tools and document revision control.
- Experience testing and qualifying mechanical designs for on-road vehicle use.
- Experience with design-for-manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, injection molding, stamping, and die cast.
- Track record of managing supplier and external partner relationships.
- Strong communicator, comfortable presenting mechanical solutions and team plans to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
- Leads with empathy and clarity, and builds an environment where engineers and technicians can do their best work.
Bonus Qualifications:- Experience leading a mixed team of engineers and R&D/lab technicians.
- Autonomous vehicle and/or automotive industry experience.
- Experience scaling an engineering team through periods of rapid growth.
- Surfacing experience.
Perks/Benefits:- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
