Manager of Mechanical Engineering

Join us at Zone 5 Technologies where innovation and cutting-edge technology drive pioneering advancements in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Based in the vibrant city of San Luis Obispo CA, we're seeking talented individuals to join and contribute to our growing team.

We thrive on pushing boundaries and inventing solutions to real-world challenges. Join a community of forward-thinkers who collaborate to create impactful products with a global reach. Our team, consisting of engineers and professionals, is prepared to overcome new frontiers and deliver innovative solutions in the field of unmanned aircraft systems.

Zone 5 Technologies is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our team of engineers in the design, analysis, and development of air vehicle mechanical hardware.  The successful candidate will oversee a mechanical engineering team, manager projects, promote design quality standards, and drive innovation in mechanical design and analysis.  This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective communication to deliver high-quality solutions in support of Zone 5's growing UAS development needs.

Overview

Join our team at Zone 5 Technologies as a Mechanical Engineering Manager, where innovation and cutting-edge technology drive us to pioneer advancements in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Based in the vibrant city of San Luis Obispo, California, we're seeking talented individuals to join our growing team and contribute to our mechanical design and analysis capabilities for groups 1 to 4 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). 

About Us 

At Zone 5 Technologies, we thrive on pushing boundaries and inventing solutions to real-world challenges. Join a community of forward thinkers who collaborate to create impactful products with a global reach. Our team, consisting of engineers and professionals, is prepared to overcome new frontiers and deliver innovative solutions in the field of unmanned aircraft systems. 

Position Summary 

As a Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in designing, analyzing, and developing UAS mechanical solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. You will also be a working manager, contributing at the individual mechanical engineering level as well as in a management capacity.  This role involves overseeing project execution, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality mechanical solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in tools like ANSYS and SolidWorks (preferred), with a focus on driving technical excellence and project success. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage and grow a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and innovation. 

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects. 

• Guide the team in designing, analyzing, and testing mechanical solutions. 

• Review designs and analyses to ensure integrity and performance. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate mechanical designs into systems. 

• Drive innovative approaches to advance design methodologies and solutions. 

• Drive the development of processes, procedures and standards. 

• Ensure quality of mechanical design and documentation. 

• Liaise with stakeholders to communicate technical requirements and progress. 

 

Qualifications 

Basic expectations for this role include a minimum of, 

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field 

• 7+ years of experience as a mechanical or structural engineer, including 2+ in a leadership or supervisory role 

• Proficiency in CAD systems, including 3D modeling and drawing generation 

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) 

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) 

• Proficiency in mechanical analysis methods and tools 

• Strong problem-solving skill