Senior Manager - Mechanical Hardware Development

Seagate Technology•Shakopee, MN

1d•$143,395 - $209,019•Onsite

About The Position

Manage a team responsible for the design, development, and validation of innovative mechanical component and assembly solutions for Seagate’s most advanced high-platter count disk drives. Use analytical and/or simulation methods to determine the best design approach for disc drive parts and sub-assemblies. Lead component plus factory automation teams on best z height alignment solutions. Collaborate with factory and supplier teams on new, novel design concepts and factory assembly. Conducts feasibility studies of new and modified designs. Lead the decision making process for solutions that provide balance a variety of critical KPOVs, including performance, cost, Supplier friendly manufacturing, Seagate assembly manufacturing requirements, Seagate cleanliness requirements, etc. A key focus will be design for manufacture / design for cost analysis with internal and external teams Analyze supplier and Seagate manufacturing component date and drive solutions for improvement. Develop and oversee engineering level validation tests for components Communicate technical information in writing and verbal formats.

Requirements

Demonstrate aptitude for mechanical design through industry experience or course-work projects
Leadership, decision making, strong initiative and problem solving
Clear and effective communication skills
Continuous learner
10+ years managing a technical team of mechanical engineers.
Knowledge of Solidworks, EPDM, and Windchill PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Sharepoint experience required
Component design using engineering modeling and analysis tools
Experience with materials, material properties, and component fabrication techniques (ie. Molding, casting, stamping, machining, etc.)
Experience with Seagate’s PLCP development process
Leading and working with cross-functional engineering teams in a collaborative environment, in particular with global HDA and HSA Assembly, Supplier Engineering, Materials Science Labs, and Procurement personnel.
Reporting, communication, and presentation of engineering design and analysis results
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years experience in an Engineering related field or a Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at the Core Team level to efficiently release new products and EC existing products
Project Management is a plus.
Smartsheet experience
Familiarity with metrology-based measurement systems and factory automation.

Responsibilities

Manage a team responsible for the design, development, and validation of innovative mechanical component and assembly solutions for Seagate’s most advanced high-platter count disk drives.
Use analytical and/or simulation methods to determine the best design approach for disc drive parts and sub-assemblies.
Lead component plus factory automation teams on best z height alignment solutions.
Collaborate with factory and supplier teams on new, novel design concepts and factory assembly.
Conducts feasibility studies of new and modified designs.
Lead the decision making process for solutions that provide balance a variety of critical KPOVs, including performance, cost, Supplier friendly manufacturing, Seagate assembly manufacturing requirements, Seagate cleanliness requirements, etc. A key focus will be design for manufacture / design for cost analysis with internal and external teams
Analyze supplier and Seagate manufacturing component date and drive solutions for improvement.
Develop and oversee engineering level validation tests for components
Communicate technical information in writing and verbal formats.