Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Ekona Power Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Vancouver is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to drive the development of innovative clean energy solutions. This role entails managing the design and development of advanced reactor systems, ensuring technical excellence and leading a team of engineers. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and proven leadership skills, ensuring the transition from prototype to production of groundbreaking technology aimed at combating climate change.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, plus bonus and equity options

Extended health and dental plan

Health and wellness spending account

Free parking

Great team to work with

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Expert knowledge of CAD and engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from prototype through development.
• Conduct comprehensive engineering analyses.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Engineering Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

CAD software

Windchill

Creo

Job description

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

• Bachelor’s 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 Ekona’s 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.