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Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Ekona Power Inc. - 2 Jobs
Burnaby, BC
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Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000

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.

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