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Inter-Coastal Electronics · 20 hours ago

Mgr, Engineering - Mechanical

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Inter-Coastal Electronics is seeking a Manager of Engineering with a focus on Mechanical systems. This role involves providing technical leadership to a team of electro-mechanical engineers, overseeing the mechanical lifecycle of defense training solutions, and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards.

ElectronicsHardwareLaserManufacturingProduct DesignSoftwareTraining

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of engineers in Mechanical Design; manage performance evaluations, professional growth and resource allocations across multiple programs

Ensure all hardware designs meet Design Assurance Level (DAL) requirements; oversee creation and approval of PHACs, HDPs, and Hardware Accomplishment Summaries

Oversee and guide mechanical strategies for EMI shielding and structural/environmental survivability including shock, vibration, and thermal analysis

Support System Engineering in formal Design Reviews (PDR/CDR); approve mechanical drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing processes (DFM/DFA) to ensure production scalability and repeatability

Bid and forecast resource needs; manage department budgets and oversee project schedules to ensure on-time delivery

Earned Value Management (EVM):

Plan and track mechanical engineering scope, schedule, and cost performance in alignment with program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets

Support development and execution of work packages, budgets, and estimates-to-complete (ETC/EAC) for mechanical efforts

Provide earned value inputs, variance explanations, and corrective actions to Program Management for cost and schedule performance (CPI/SPI)

Develop technical approaches, processes, and products; drive Design for Excellence (DFx) including manufacturability, testability, and reliability in coordination with Systems Engineering

Partner with Program Management, Systems, Software, and Electrical Engineering to align hardware development with overall system architecture and customer requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical DesignMIL-STD-810 complianceRTCA DO-160 complianceEarned Value ManagementThermal analysisBudget managementDesign Assurance LevelEMI shieldingManufacturing processesTeam leadership

Required

Provides technical leadership by directing a team of electro-mechanical engineers in the design, packaging, and structural analysis of complex defense training solutions

Oversees the mechanical lifecycle from conceptual design through environmental qualification, ensuring all hardware survives the rigorous demands of MIL-STD-810 and RTCA DO-160

Manages resources, budgets, schedules and earned value performance while mentoring staff to drive engineering excellence across mechanical assemblies, thermal management, and electrical hardware