Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager at AAC Technologies Engineering Manager at AAC Technologies in Los Altos, California Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

AAC is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join its talented and growing Motors team. This person will focus on development of motors, gearboxes and related modules for the consumer products industry. Will build strong customer relationships through dedicated customer service and collaborative development. They will become the voice of our customers and work closely with our engineering and management teams in China. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Technical interface for customer team in Cupertino; present technical documents and discuss design solutions. Identify and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including the factory engineering/manufacturing teams and our customers to share priorities and goals. Identify, highlight, and drive priorities that are not always fully defined. Coordinate and support customer visits to the AAC factory and ensure all discussion topics are covered efficiently and effectively. Be available as needed to assist customers and colleagues even outside of normal business hours. Approximately 20% international travel primarily to Asia to assist with customer visits/build activities.

Help coordinate cross-functional teams including:

mechanical, quality, process, and reliability. Overcoming challenges associated with NPI (New product introduction) and R D. Flexible work hours, centered around meetings with local and international teams Qualifications B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree and 3+ years' work experience in a technical setting. Ability to understand complex mechanical assemblies. Experience in designing mechanical systems and components. Familiarity with IPXX ratings Strong root cause analysis, deductive reasoning, and FMEA skills pertaining to both dimensions and performance of component and systems. Experience with sheet metal, MIM, CNC, and plastics design and manufacturing processes. Familiar with statistical process control as it relates to part tolerances and assembly process (CP, CPK, tolerance analysis, etc). Working knowledge of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering part and assembly drawings. Comfortable with standard productivity and communication tools such as Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel; familiarity with MacOS desired. Very well organized, both in the digital world and the real world. Fluent in English speaking and writing. Comfortable in communicating with all levels of employees and management. [Desired] Technical background in vibrations, acoustics, and/or material science [Desired] Experience in design or manufacture of electric motors (stepper, BLDC, etc). [Desired] Experience in product development of high-volume production products/components (design and/or manufacturing emphasis) [Desired] Experience and/or knowledge of automated assembly processes [Desired] Mandarin speaking and experience traveling in China. [Desired] Experience working with factories in China.

Desired:

Passion for complex problem-solving and process optimization

Desired:

Attention to detail and ability to do technical deep-dives into new topics