Director, Mechanical Systems Engineering

This role is the mechanical system leader for Allye, responsible for developing the physical systems that are onboard our energy storage systems. This includes the primary and secondary structures, control panels, HV and LV sub-systems, wiring harnesses and heating/cooling systems. It is an important leadership role that goes beyond mechanical structures.

The Director of Mechanical Systems Engineering will take ownership of the design and release of multiple parts across our battery energy storage system, delivering to program milestones and targets in quality, cost, functionality, weight, and timing. This includes the development, testing and validation of all physical systems, including the packaging of EV battery packs and AC-DC bi-directional inverters (but does not include their design).

The role is a unique opportunity to lead development, testing and validation of mechanical systems within a rapidly growing and dynamic company. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering having gained significant experience in their career working on electric vehicles including structures, cooling systems and battery pack integration. You will be hands-on and adept at developing new concepts as well as supporting the assembly and build of our systems on the production line.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, products and components
• Assess strength, stiffness, and fatigue of components, assemblies, and full systems, conducting both linear static analyses and non-linear analyses using
• Conceptual analysis and hand calculations to develop and validate engineering designs and determine structural performance
• Design and develop integrated EV and power electronic cooling and heating systems
• Choose and specify materials and components required, create detailed CAD drawings
• Lead the generation and maintenance of system and component level DFMEAs
• Conduct feasibility assessment and cost-benefit analyses to determine design viability
• Identify and resolve design or manufacturing issues using CAD and analysis tools
• Understand regulatory requirements and define testing activities to ensure the durability, reliability, and functionality of system design
• Provide schemes, final designs and release drawings aligned to project requirements
• Support the creation of RFQ/RFI documents & support supplier engagement
• Work with suppliers to mature cost, manufacturability, and quality of engineering design
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians, support system production
• Facilitate the engineering release process from initial concept to finalised drawings
• Lead change management processes, root cause analyses and corrective actions
• Lead the development/management of DVP&R schedule
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies