Lead Mechanical Engineer - Battery & Mobility Systems

Stafl Systems, LLC; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity award

401(k) match up to 5%

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays and flexible leave

PTO nomination program

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Professional development

Job summary

Stafl Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to guide a growing team in developing next-generation battery and powertrain technologies for mobility and consumer products. The role balances leadership with hands-on mechanical development, initially split evenly, then leaning toward strategic guidance as the team expands.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical strategy, participate in design reviews, manage workloads, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects from concept through production.
• Track record of taking hardware from concept through development, test, certification, and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor mechanical engineers at various career levels, supporting their technical and professional growth
• Oversee the team's technical strategy and ensure adherence to best practices and design standards
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute hands-on to engineering work
• Allocate team workload across multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and timelines
• Estimate engineering effort for new projects and help scope work accurately
• Identify and procure the software, tools, and resources needed for effective mechanical development and test
• Drive hiring and team growth aligned with company needs
• Collaborate across engineering, project management, operations, clients, and executives; Support client-facing interactions as needed

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project estimation

Strong communication

Multi-project management

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Stafl Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to guide a growing team in developing next-generation battery and powertrain technologies for mobility and consumer products. The role balances leadership with hands-on mechanical development, initially split evenly, then leaning toward strategic guidance as the team expands.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical strategy, participate in design reviews, manage workloads, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and