What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager position at Lutron Electronics?
Lutron has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager for our Austin, TX facility. In this role, you will lead a group of talented engineers in major cross-functional initiatives, developing innovative and high-quality products that maintain and expand our market position as the world leader in automated lighting and shades. In coordination with senior leadership, you will help chart a course to grow the Austin mechanical engineering function. You will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic group—learning from experiences and from one another; we are always seeking to discover new technologies, materials, as well as design techniques and aesthetics. The products and systems you develop are destined for use in the most cutting-edge residential and commercial environments.
Our engineers contribute to all phases of the product life cycle from initial concept and prototyping to supporting production. Be part of a team that thrives on shared experiences and continuous learning during a transformative period in the lighting industry. This pivotal role empowers the incumbent to champion people development, directly driving product innovation and creating a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Oversee engineering of efficient, scalable, and high-quality systems upon which world-class lighting products can easily be built.
- Ensure a high standard of quality in your own work and in the work of your team members via good design practices, process improvements, world class safety, smart testing and review practices
- Mentor and coach colleagues to expand the effectiveness of those around you.
- Lead by example; take a hands-on role in helping your team meet its deliverables.
- Champion clear, concise communication of technical information backed by deep fundamental understanding of the underlying principles.
- Identify cost reduction and product improvement opportunities.
- Ensure effective use of 3D modeling, FEA, tolerance analysis, DFM, FMEA to meet project goals. Rapidly iterate through the design process to arrive at a solution that meets cost, quality and delivery objectives while meeting key product specifications.
- Work closely with our purchasing team and vendors to source and qualify production tooling.
- Collaborate with team members in our manufacturing facilities to introduce new products and components.
- Identify, propose, and implement improvements to the tools, equipment, and lab space to ensure the effectiveness of mechanical engineering function in the office.
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Science.
- Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all degrees earned.
- 12 years of industry experience in the field of mechanical product design. Experience with high-quality, high-volume consumer products is a plus.
- Experience in the supervision and development of other engineers, including engineers outside the mechanical engineering discipline.
- Experience leading others through the technical design aspects of an engineering project.
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (beam bending, static analysis, material properties, heat transfer, etc.)
- Familiarity and hands-on experience with various manufacturing processes including injection molding, stamping, forming, extrusion, and machining.
- Experience communicating with teams across multiple locations is a plus.
Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting
control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers.
This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics