Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager
On-site – Redwood City, CA /
Engineering – Hardware /
Full-time
Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and molecular science, we are committed to delivering on the promise of 3D printing, enabling commercial customers to go beyond basic prototyping to 3D manufacturing. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. Help us change the world and we will help you change yours.
We are looking for a mechanical engineering manager to join us and lead a team of 4-6 people to develop the hardware necessary to continue to take more of our customers’ previously impossible designs directly into production.
What you’ll do:
● Work closely with product management and senior engineering management to develop and refine the core requirements of future hardware products.
● Foster and encourage a supportive team environment that promotes teamwork, mentorship, and diverse perspectives.
● Work with your team to develop and manage project schedules for your product and ensure that milestones and goals are met while adhering to approved budgets.
● Collaborate directly with other engineering disciplines, including electrical, optical, systems, software as well as chemical materials to develop system requirements and coordinate design activity.
● Collaborate outside Engineering with Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Applications, and other groups to get great products ramped up and delivered to our customers.
● Manage initiatives and projects through their life cycles in collaboration with the Program Management Team.
● Establish programs to support training, process improvements, and the creation and maintenance of best practices and protocols.
You will love this job if you have:
- A passion for building, growing, and developing a diverse and talented team.
- A perpetual curiosity for learning about spaces previously unknown to you and being unafraid to nerd out about what you know for the benefit of others.
- BS Degree in Engineering or related technical degree. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience with hiring and leading technical teams.
- Experience successfully managing projects on tight deadlines with grace and an aptitude for working through complex design tradeoffs to resolve schedule or budget issues.
- Experience with Solidworks or equivalent 3D CAD package.
- Experience working in a fast paced environment is preferred.
- Experience with a hardware/software integrated product in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Carbon is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their diverse skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the listed qualifications.
This job allows for flexibility in work hours to accommodate personal needs such as childcare, long commutes, and important personal commitments. Some portion of the week can be spent remotely working from home. It is however expected that the majority of the week be spent in our Redwood City office.
As we build together the future of additive manufacturing, we strive to embody the following values in our day-to-day work. We expect these values to resonate with you as you consider this position:
● We Are Ambitious: Be bold. Take Risks.
● We Are Collaborative: Building together makes us better.
● We Are Innovative: Innovate from diverse perspectives.
● We Are Accountable: Take ownership. Make it happen.
● We Have Integrity: Do what’s right.
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