Mechanical Engineering Manager
Description
Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt (salaried)
Location: On-site in Waterbury, Vermont
Company Overview
KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and has operations in Waterbury, Vermont (KORE Solutions), and Buckeye, Arizona (KOREPlex). KORE is the leading U.S. based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy industry. With clients in energy storage, e-mobility, utility, industrial, and mission-critical markets, KORE Power provides the backbone for decarbonization across the globe.
Part of contributing to a better world for future generations is our commitment to creating a collaborative and progressive work environment. We offer our employees competitive wages, outstanding benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to meaningful impact. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that values unique contributions, encourages creativity, promotes teamwork, and facilitates open communication.
Visit us online at www.korepower.com or on LinkedIn to learn more about KORE and our exciting work to build a clean energy future.
What We Offer
- A competitive compensation package.
- Exciting opportunities to further your career with a growing global organization.
- Purpose-led work with a meaningful impact on the climate.
- Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick/medical, and volunteer time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Comprehensive and affordable health and wellness benefits, including monthly fitness reimbursement.
- Retirement plan with a company match and no vesting schedule.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development training.
- Team-building events and outings.
- Other perks such as monthly cell phone reimbursement.
The Mechanical Engineering Manager will be responsible for building the team knowledge, creating or improving departmental processes and setting departmental goals that align with divisional goals and KORE Power policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and become the subject matter expert for the team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Leadership & Management:
- Provide mentorship and leadership to the Mechanical Engineering Team, fostering a collaborative team that is in alignment with KORE Power’s mission, vision and values.
- Create and uphold effective controls and feedback systems to effectively monitor the team’s operations.
- Identify and promote professional development opportunities for team members.
- Set annual goals with team members, complete meaningful and timely check-ins and performance reviews. When necessary, work with Human Resources to address concerns and take appropriate disciplinary action.
- As needed, partner with Human Resources to recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new employees.
- Maintain an understanding of personnel-related laws and regulations, as well as the appropriate level of knowledge around KORE Power policies and practices needed to compliantly manage a team.
- Monitor work schedules including vacation time, sick time, overtime scheduling and authorization. Ensure employee timesheets are accurate, approved in a timely manner and adhere to internal policy as well as wage and hour laws.
- Accurately review and approve team expense reports in a timely manner.
Compliance & Quality:
- Create an environment that centers safety, innovation and an appreciation for diverse perspectives.
- Establish department workflows to improve the overall efficiency of the team.
- Knowledge of standards that impact the design of our systems i.e. UL 9540, NFPA855, etc.
- Create and maintain standard CAD drawing practices.
Project Management:
- Maintain the project management templates for the Mechanical team.
- Maintain the manpower loading of Mechanical team.
- Assign projects to team based on loading and skill level.
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
- 9+ years of progressive engineering experience in Mechanical Engineering design, analysis and project leadership.
- Proficient with SolidWorks, PDM
- Ability to read and interpret 3rd party drawings and documents for completeness.
- Strong project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient with engineering calculations to support design work, including structural, thermal and electrical loads.
- Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems
- 2+ Years of leadership experience.
- Knowledge of FEA, Modal analysis and Fatigue analysis.
- PE license.
Work Environment
- Must be able to maintain fast pace while completing complex work in potentially stressful situations with competing priorities within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions.
- The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting.
- Extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to travel periodically to other KORE locations and for training. Occasional travel to customer project sites during system installation and the commissioning phases of a project may also be necessary.
Work Eligibility
Job applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis. KORE is an E-Verify employer, and in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
KORE is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability to access the job application or interview process, please contact Nate Haag at [email protected].
KORE is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is integral to our success and innovation. KORE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.