
Sr. Technical Program Manager, CAD Configuration
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Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a self-driven and passionate individual to join our Product Development engineering team to deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power with our novel solid state thermal battery. We are a tight-knit team that loves what we do. We strive to have an impact, working with humility and openness and building lifelong relationships along the way. You will collaborate within engineering and across other teams to define the product generation scope and changes across versions; verify intercompatibility across proposed subassembly changes and versions. Your work will directly contribute to the demonstration of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology.
Roles & Responsibilities
Direct ownership of top-level BOMs for Antora's Thermal Battery Module to help drive product decision-making and manufacturing.
Create and own top-level BOM structure in Solidworks/PDM for multiple product configurations
Maintain configuration matrix and define changes across versions to ensure intercompatibility, calling out impact of various changes on broader system
Work with technical program management and NPI teams to define how to batch "waves" of design changes throughout the production process
Work with Module Product Design Engineers to create new or revise existing top-level assemblies as required based on Antora's business rules.
Work with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Technical Program Management groups to ensure accurate BOM is released in time to enable production. Deeply understand Antora's business systems to ensure BOM structures meet Antora's business needs.
Create and manage forecast BOMs to enable rapid iteration of designs with minimal impact to production scale
General
Perform impact analysis on changes and escalate issues to team as they arise
Mentor interns and/or junior engineers to develop their technical and professional capabilities
Key Qualifications
Education and industry experience will determine level; minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years relevant industry experience OR Master's degree with 4+ years relevant industry experience
Examples of relevant industry experience include: power generation, aerospace, propulsion, or other industrial hardware products
Experience creating and managing complex BOMs and BOM structures
Strong understanding of how the product structure impacts engineering, manufacturing, and other teams
Self-driven, experienced in questioning requirements where appropriate, excited about learning new skills where needed to support the team
Collaborative working style with strong written and verbal communication skills; gives + accepts feedback with humility; puts the mission and team first when solving problems.
Ability to lead through influence and expertise; help engineering and other teams implement best practices and execute with excellence to achieve full product BoM success.
Additional Qualifications Desired
- Proficiency in creating 3D CAD in Solidworks and managing data in PDM (Product Data Management) software or equivalent.
- Proficiency in creating engineering drawings (GD&T, ASME Y14.5)
- Experience programming custom tools to integrate data across multiple systems, ie CAD software, PDM (Product Data Management) software, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), and EIS (Enterprise Information System)
Work Location:Onsite - San Jose, CA
Salary Range: $125,000 USD - $185,000 USD
Salary Basis: Annual
Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy's Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.
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