Wing
Mechanical Engineering Manager, Aircraft
Wing, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for a
Mechanical Engineering Manager
to join our
Mechanical Engineering
team based in
Palo Alto, CA . The ideal candidate has hands-on experience driving innovative products from concept, through prototyping and design, all the way to manufacturing. They are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is empowered to leverage their strengths in order to deliver robust and elegantly simple solutions to difficult problems.
What You'll Do:Own the development of multiple subsystems, from project planning through execution and into retrospectivesLead small mechanical and cross functional teams to bring products from concept through detailed design and into manufacturingBrainstorm creative solutions to mechanical, manufacturing, and mechatronic problemsLead mechanical design concepting & prototype builds of the aircraft and/or the ground support infrastructureReduce complexity by pushing for simple and elegant designsStrive for data-driven decisions that are well understood and communicated throughout the teamInterface tightly with manufacturing, electrical, UX and other teams on WingCollaborate with external vendorsManage individual contributors, provide encouragement and feedback, craft plans for team developmentWhat You'll Need:
BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or equivalent8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years experience leading mechanical design projects, from subsystem to system level2+ years people management experienceProficient in CAD software and EPDM (SolidWorks preferred)Experience in designing and analyzing innovative and robust mechanical/mechatronic systemsExperience designing tightly integrated electronics enclosures and thermal solutionsExperience with CNC, sheet metal, and rapid prototyping fabricationPractical knowledge of how to quickly prototype and test designs as well as experience with high-volume production manufacturing methods like injection molding or die castingExperience in driving fast development cycles with vendors locally and abroadGreat cross functional communication skillsAbility to navigate complex trade spaces, and to keep technical projects with tight timelines on trackThrives in fast paced environment, adapts quickly to new requirements
The US base salary for this full-time position is the salary below + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary details during the hiring process.
Salary
$190,000-$213,000 USD
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for a
Mechanical Engineering Manager
to join our
Mechanical Engineering
team based in
Palo Alto, CA . The ideal candidate has hands-on experience driving innovative products from concept, through prototyping and design, all the way to manufacturing. They are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is empowered to leverage their strengths in order to deliver robust and elegantly simple solutions to difficult problems.
What You'll Do:Own the development of multiple subsystems, from project planning through execution and into retrospectivesLead small mechanical and cross functional teams to bring products from concept through detailed design and into manufacturingBrainstorm creative solutions to mechanical, manufacturing, and mechatronic problemsLead mechanical design concepting & prototype builds of the aircraft and/or the ground support infrastructureReduce complexity by pushing for simple and elegant designsStrive for data-driven decisions that are well understood and communicated throughout the teamInterface tightly with manufacturing, electrical, UX and other teams on WingCollaborate with external vendorsManage individual contributors, provide encouragement and feedback, craft plans for team developmentWhat You'll Need:
BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or equivalent8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years experience leading mechanical design projects, from subsystem to system level2+ years people management experienceProficient in CAD software and EPDM (SolidWorks preferred)Experience in designing and analyzing innovative and robust mechanical/mechatronic systemsExperience designing tightly integrated electronics enclosures and thermal solutionsExperience with CNC, sheet metal, and rapid prototyping fabricationPractical knowledge of how to quickly prototype and test designs as well as experience with high-volume production manufacturing methods like injection molding or die castingExperience in driving fast development cycles with vendors locally and abroadGreat cross functional communication skillsAbility to navigate complex trade spaces, and to keep technical projects with tight timelines on trackThrives in fast paced environment, adapts quickly to new requirements
The US base salary for this full-time position is the salary below + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary details during the hiring process.
Salary
$190,000-$213,000 USD