About the Company
Ekona Power is a Vancouver-based breakthrough energy technology company developing a novel methane pyrolysis platform for low-cost, clean hydrogen and carbon black production. This technology will have a significant and positive impact in a world trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address Climate Change.
Job Summary
The Mechanical Engineering Team Lead will drive the detailed design and development of Ekona's methane pyrolysis Gen 2 reactor. This role combines technical leadership, analytical expertise, project management and people leadership skills to advance our innovative clean energy solution from prototype to production.
Reporting Relationship
- Reports to: Program Manager, Projects
- Direct Reports: Mechanical Design Engineers
Primary Objectives
- Lead the mechanical design and development of the Gen2 system.
- Ensure technical excellence in all engineering deliverables.
- Drive innovation while maintaining practical, manufacturable solutions.
- Establish and maintain robust engineering documentation systems.
- Build and maintain strong vendor/supplier relationships.
Job Responsibilities
Design Leadership
- Lead detailed mechanical design efforts from prototype through development.
- Establish and document design requirements and interfaces.
- Conduct comprehensive engineering analyses including:
- Thermal analysis
- Failure mode analysis
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Technical Documentation and Quality
- Create and maintain detailed design documentation.
- Develop and oversee document control systems.
- Implement change management procedures.
- Produce detailed fabrication drawings.
- Perform quality inspections of received components.
- Manage and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM).
Project Management
- Identify and mitigate technical risks through subsystem testing.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for component development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Lead technical decision-making processes.
- Guide team members in documentation best practices.
Team Supervision
- Assign and oversee the work of the mechanical engineering team:
- Sign off on bi-weekly timesheets and vacation requests
- Schedule regular 1:1 check-ins to review work and provide career support
- Monitor performance and provide mentorship to more junior team members
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams.
- Expert knowledge of CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation.
- Knowledge of Windchill and Creo an asset.
What Success Looks Like
- Successfully lead the development of Ekonas technology from prototype to production.
- Establish robust engineering documentation and control systems.
- Create and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Deliver high-quality technical solutions on schedule.
- Develop and implement efficient design processes.
- Build and maintain a strong technical team by providing necessary mentorship and training.
- Demonstrate innovation in solving complex engineering challenges.
- Maintain excellent documentation standards.
- Successfully transition designs from prototype to manufacturable products.
- Create and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
- Meet or exceed project milestones and technical requirements.
- Contribute to the company's intellectual property portfolio through innovative solutions.
We Offer
Purposeful work - we are developing breakthrough technology that transforms the way we produce clean hydrogen to combat climate change.
In addition, you will benefit from:
- Competitive compensation, plus bonus and equity options
- Extended health and dental plan + health and wellness spending account
- Free parking
- Great team to work with
Be a part of our breakthrough environmental solution and apply today.
This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant training or education, business and organizational needs. Actual offers will be based on a combination of these factors, taking into account internal equity.