What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Manager position at Boston Dynamics?
Boston Dynamics is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Spot team. You will lead a team that produces extremely high-quality hardware on groundbreaking robots operating in the industrial world. In this role, you and your team will design and develop complex electromechanical subsystems from concept through to sustainment. You will enjoy both managing and guiding the team as well as doing some level of engineering, systems engineering and hands-on work. To succeed in this role, you must be collaborative, mission-driven, values-focused, and looking to have a positive impact on the world of robotics.Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications, logistics and warehouses. How you will make an impact : Lead a team of engineers to design and develop complex electromechanical subsystems from concept through to sustainmentWork with cross functional teams including engineering, operations, manufacturing, suppliers, machinists, contract manufacturers, logistics and supply chainReceive objective based assignments, and determine resources to meet schedules and goalsCollaborate with other managers and engineers on hard design problemsGuide design tradesOversee and / or perform system design analyses, including reliability, design-for-manufacture, design-for-assembly, cost-takeout, etc.Oversee and often design and release of components and systems using CATIAOversee the development of production and support documentation including bills of material (BoMs), assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions.Plan and / or perform verification and validation activities on prototype and production systemsWork across disciplines to understand failure modes and design tests to validate design performance objectivesProvide guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policiesDesired skills : BSME and minimum 6 years of relevant experience (including MSME / PhD degrees with professional engineering experience)Minimum 2 years of experience leading a team of engineers in a professional and product driven environmentBroad technical knowledge of complex systemsSystem level engineering experienceAdvanced CATIA user or equivalent (NX, Solidworks, etc.), including finite element analysis, 2D drawings, simulations,Familiarity with PLM systems, (Arena preferred), and ECO processExperience designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators and complex mechanismsExperience designing systems that are used in industrial settingsA working knowledge of ASME drafting standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2018)A working knowledge of DFM / A and statistical tolerance analysisA working knowledge of structured problem solving methods including 8D and Ishikawa diagrams, (fishbone), and Six SigmaA working knowledge of failure avoidance methods including DFMEA / PFMEA and fault tree analysisHigh level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.)We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.SummaryLocation : Waltham Office (POST)Type : Full time
