Manager, High-Pressure Gaseous Components

Quantum Fuel Systems LLC; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401k with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Short & long term disability

Job summary

Quantum Fuel Systems seeks a Manager, Component Engineering to lead a small team of mechanical engineers onsite at Lake Forest, CA. The role directs technical strategy, product development, and design verification for high‑pressure gaseous fuel components used in CNG and hydrogen systems.

You will drive DFMEA/ADVP& R processes, coordinate with cross‑functional groups, and mentor staff while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in demanding automotive applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering + 5 years’ experience.
• Gaseous component design experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory, lead, or people‑management capacity required.
• Strong ability to simplify complex technical topics for any audience, adjusting communication style based on the listener's level of technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the component engineering team: setting goals, managing performance, and growing their job knowledge.
• Plan and prioritize team workload, project assignments, and resource allocation to meet program timelines.
• Represent the component engineering team in cross‑functional and leadership meetings, communicating project status, risks, and resource needs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative designs for alternative fuel safety products (e.g. long‑trigger thermally activated pressure relief devices) for CNG and hydrogen systems.
• Lead high‑pressure component design / development activities, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to ensure product functionality, safety, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Generate and support design activities: DFMEA, ADVP&;R, etc.
• Generate and oversee or perform product verification / validation testing.
• Perform analytic calculations, e.g., load and flow calculations.
• Apply a systematic and logical approach to engineering and design processes.
• Prepare specifications for hydrogen and CNG vehicle and transportation components for various market segments.
• Work with internal and external customers to select and configure components for applications, providing technical support and expertise as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation in design processes.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and documentation skills.
• Adopt and implement Quality Assurance Procedures-QAP and Departmental Work Instructions-DWI.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Gaseous component design experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering + 5 years experience

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

CAD NX Unigraphics

Job description

Quantum Fuel Systems seeks a Manager, Component Engineering to lead a small team of mechanical engineers onsite at Lake Forest, CA. The role directs technical strategy, product development, and design verification for high‑pressure gaseous fuel components used in CNG and hydrogen systems.

You will drive DFMEA/ADVP& R processes, coordinate with cross‑functional groups, and mentor staff while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in demanding automotive applications.