Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

Title: Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

Segment:   Voyager Space - Technology (Space Micro)

Location:  San Diego, CA

Job Type: Full Time  - 100% Onsite

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Position Description:

The Engineering Department Manager (EDM) is a leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the engineering team and for assigning engineering resources and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. This is a highly technical role where the candidate shall have a broad skill set that covers mechanical engineering design experience and SolidWorks experience. The candidate shall have thermal, shock and vibrational analysis experience with electronic or similar assemblies and shall have experience in manufacturing and production of qualified hardware/systems for space.  Knowledge of space flight requirements, standards, and environments is also required along with understanding of machining and mechanical assembly as it impacts on designs. The EDM will provide technical guidance and support to his/her team members, helping them overcome challenges and find solutions. The EDM will ensure that processes, Standard Operating Procedures and rigorous design flows are followed. He/She will maintain effective communication channels between the engineering team and other departments within the organization. The EDM will be the point of contact for any technical inquiries or issues that may arise. The EDM will work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with the overall business objectives.

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering team
• Oversee the development and execution of projects
• Review ongoing efforts and rectify issues
• Support internal and external design and development reviews with related documentation
• Ensure adherence to Voyager quality standards, design and development process and standard operating procedures
• Ensure the engineering team remains focused on projects, company goals and objectives
• Check the team’s work for technical accuracy and ensuring the validity of methods used
• Ensure that the team has adequate means and tools for efficient project execution and product development. Make determinations for equipment, SW licenses, staff and training needs
• Assist in project resource allocations overseeing that engineers are efficiently allocated and have a balanced workload
• Review team members’ work schedules/tasks
• Monitor and evaluate engineers’ progress
• Support and promote a culture that rewards motivation and cooperation
• Coordinate work with other managers and staff
• Participate in proposals and trade studies, including evaluating contractor and subcontractor proposals for technical feasibility.
• Review contract/proposals/opportunities, with emphasis on SOW, technical requirements, data requirements and statement of compliance before acceptance and transfer it to the engineering team after acceptance
• Evaluates and approves strategies to bridge technical, programmatic and personnel gaps in the engineering team

Requirements:

• Masters or PhD degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent and 15 years of industry experience
• Capable of multi-tasking; working on multiple projects & supporting production activities
• Strong technical background; capable of coming up-to-speed quickly on new technologies.
• Proficient in personal computing skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferences:

Salary Range: $185,000 - $200,000/year

Voyager Space offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.