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Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Responsible for managing a team of Mechanical Engineers in designing and developing highly desirable consumer products from initial concept all the way to production. Ensure that Belkin products are perceived as the highest quality in their category and continue to build brand awareness through effective Engineering and design implementation. Work closely with the Design Director, Industrial Designers, Product Managers, cross-functional engineering disciplines and Belkin’s vendors to ensure product development objectives, budgets, and schedules are met.

Specific responsibilities include:

Manage, hire, motivate, mentor, and direct a team of Mechanical Engineers.
Monitor the quality of engineering solutions generated by the team with a focus on continuously improving effectiveness and efficiency.
Responsible for ensuring that Belkin’s product development process promotes innovation without sacrificing responsiveness or flexibility.
Ensure proper communication is maintained at all levels and across all cross functions.
Keep product development costs within budget, and development timelines within schedule.
Prioritize and delegate tasks to the ME team as required.
Assist the PM staff to determine product specifications and features.
Generate and implement appropriate training plans to ensure continued professional development of the team.
Perform all other duties as assigned or required.
Support Company’s Affirmative Action initiatives, providing equal opportunity to employees and candidates.
Uphold Company’s affirmative action plan and make good faith efforts to achieve affirmative action goals and timetables.

Education and Experience Requirements:

BSME with a MSME/MSIE preferred
Minimum of ten years related work experience in new product development including extensive interaction with Industrial Designers and manufacturing vendors.
Experience hiring and effectively managing Mechanical engineering teams
At least 6 years experience with 3D CAD. ProEngineer/Creo experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of and extensive working experience with a variety of manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting and rapid prototyping
Experience working with cross-functional teams managing multiple projects.

What you’re getting into

We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.

You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal.

Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.

We are committed to diversity. Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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Location:

El Segundo, California

Range for this position:

$140,000 - $160,000

Factors such as geographic location, academic credentials, relevant experience, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities will influence the actual salary offered. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, compensation also includes a performance-based bonus, and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Further details can be found

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CEO of Belkin

Chet Pipkin

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By Belkin

We create products that help people realize the power of technology and make people’s lives better, easier and more fulfilling. This has been Belkin’s mission since our inception in 1983.

12 jobs

FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in El Segundo, CA

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023