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Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Hayden AI Technologies, Inc.
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

About Us

At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform the way governments and businesses address real-world challenges.

From optimizing bus lane and bus stop enforcement to pioneering digital twin modeling and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive forward a sustainable future.

As a Mechanical Engineering Manager at Hayden AI, your role is to design and guide the development of our hardware product for computer vision and telemetry. You'll lead our hardware projects and engineers through the design process, from concept to manufacturing.

Who you are :

You possess a strong sense of leadership and teamwork, capable of designing, guiding, and supporting a team of engineers to collectively achieve project goals.

You thrive on problem-solving and innovation, with a hands-on approach to building and refining hardware products. Your reputation is built on your ability to creatively tackle engineering challenges and continuously improve solutions.

You are a mechanical engineering expert who brings a practical understanding of electromechanical systems and CAD development, able to oversee the complete design and engineering process with confidence.

Why you should join :

You'll be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking electromechanical systems for computer vision and telemetry.

You'll have the chance to work on projects that have a real-world impact. Your contributions as a Mechanical Engineering Manager will directly influence the development of cutting-edge technology solutions.

You’ll have a critical role in cultivating a collaborative and inclusive work environment that places a strong emphasis on mentorship and consensus-building.

You’ll get to :

Lead mechanical design of new products, driving innovation and excellence.

Champion collaboration cross-functionally with electrical, test, manufacturing, and installation teams by navigating the design from concept to production and launch.

Develop product specifications, create designs, perform design reviews, and improve.

Generate working prototypes for proof of concept and customer demonstrations.

Lead hands-on involvement with building, debugging, and maintaining product builds.

Develop test plans and processes, execute testing, and guide validation of new designs.

Partner with vendors and contract manufacturers to fabricate mechanical parts and assemblies.

Seek out opportunities to make things work better - it's about continuous improvement.

Ensure deliverables for the project are on track and stay within project budget.

Take ownership of your part of the mechanical system, strive for performance and cost improvements, track and drive mechanical design process and compliance.

You have :

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 10 years of design experience.

Experience in managing and leading design and test engineers by example for 4 years.

Skills required for collaborating and working cross-functionally by influencing the product designs.

Experience in successfully delivering mechanical designs and products from concept to production.

Excelled in delivering the product per project timeline and deliverables within the budget.

Contributed to defining the product requirements, project timeline, and product costs.

Very good understanding of automotive product development and related test specifications.

Hands-on experience with functional validation testing and related specifications covering thermal, environmental, shock, and vibration test standards for automotive products.

Strong knowledge of CAD, design processes, and hands-on with CAD tools like SolidWorks.

Working knowledge of thermal design and simulation.

Hands-on with parts fabrication and product prototyping.

Proficiency across diverse manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, die-casting, injection molding, and 3D printing.

Keen interest in improving development processes, design documentation, and team collaboration.

Required 3-5 days a week in the SF office.

Benefits and Perks

There are endless learning and development opportunities from a highly diverse and talented peer group, including experts in a wide range of fields (AI, Computer Vision, Government Contracting, Systems & Device Engineering, Operations, Communications, and more!)

Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (for US employees).

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).

401(k) with 3% company matching.

Unlimited PTO.

Daily catered lunches in our San Francisco office.

At Hayden AI, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe that our differences make us stronger and drive innovation. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are dedicated to fostering a work environment that celebrates diversity and ensures that every individual has the opportunity to contribute to our mission and achieve their full potential.

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