Job Description

About us:

Aeva's mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview:

We're seeking an experienced and driven Product Design Engineering Manager to lead and mentor our mechanical design team. This hands-on role involves guiding the design of core products and specialized equipment, managing project priorities, and ensuring high-quality, timely execution.
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What you'll be doing:

+ Lead a team of product design and CAE engineers, fostering their growth and collaboration to solve dynamic problems. + ??Guide CAE engineers on effective model setup, boundary conditions, and creative problem-solving for difficult CFD/FEA challenges.
+ Prioritize and deliver mechanical engineering projects, managing timelines and resources effectively.
+ ??Provide expert guidance on complex design challenges, ensuring products meet performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.
+ ??Act as the liaison between the India team and HQ to align on requirements and resolve integration issues.
+ Drive supplier relationships, ensuring optimal DFM and managing the procurement process.

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What you have:

+ 7+ years in mechanical or product design, with 2-3 years in a management or lead role. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team, communicating complex technical concepts to all stakeholders. + ??Deep expertise in DFM, advanced tolerance stack analysis, and manufacturing processes for metals and plastics. Expert proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), engineering drawings, GD&T, and process capability.
+ A strong ability to understand and navigate multi-faceted design tradeoffs, with proven system-level design experience. Familiarity with CFD and FEA (preferably Ansys and FloEFD), with the ability to guide analysis rather than perform it.
+ ??Exceptional engineering fundamentals and a track record of solving highly complex technical challenges. A proactive, self-driven individual who can motivate colleagues and maintain focus on strategic objectives with minimal oversight.

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Nice to have:

+ Experience designing optomechanical test fixtures. + ??Experience with statistical analysis software (JMP, Minitab, etc.).
+ ??Experience managing relationships with a contract manufacturer (CM).
+ ??Experience with projects in high-volume industries (e.g., consumer electronics, robotics, medical devices).