Lead Engineer

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Lead Engineer located in Fontana, CA.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Lead Engineer is responsible for overseeing the overall engineering design process. This role will lead cross-functional technical development from concept through production, ensuring products meet design intent, performance requirements, manufacturability, cost goals, and quality standards. The Lead Engineer will guide engineering design decisions, coordinate validation and test activities, and partner with operations, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless transition into full production.

• Manage, schedule, and track all Engineering tasks and related assigned project work; schedules, directs, and trains other engineers and designers in their project tasks and deliverables.

• Provide technical direction, design oversight, and engineering leadership throughout the entire engineering design lifecycle.

• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and drawings for readiness and manufacturability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, manufacturing engineering) to ensure cohesive product development.

• Reviews and approves documents to be submitted to the customer and released for manufacturing, including drawings, BOMS, fabrication and assembly work orders, and other related documents.

• Direct and execute development, engineering, design, drafting, and documentation of assemblies, and the incorporation of purchased components, electrical wiring, and related assemblies using in-house and outsourced resources.

• Read and understand all customer documentation provided: specifications, General Assembly drawings, plan view drawings, electrical single line and schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, detail fabrication drawings, BOMs, etc.

• Collaborate with customers regarding specification/design questions and clarifications.

• Creates improvements and implement standardized designs and processes to increase efficiency in production (lower cost and time, increase quality).

• Perform and/or audit mechanical engineering calculations for design as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in engineering; experience in full product lifecycle development is a plus.

• Strong understanding of design principles and manufacturing processes with engineering knowledge of common materials and methods of fabrication.

• Experience coordinating and leading cross-functional engineering teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate in team environments.

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

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