Principal Mechanical Engineering Manager - Lutron Electronics Co., Inc

Lutron has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Principal Mechanical Engineering Manager out of our Austin, TX facility.  In this role, you would be a key part of the Engineering team, developing innovative and high-quality products that maintain and expand our market position as the world leader in automated lighting and shades.  You will have the opportunity to join a dynamic group—learning from experiences and from one another; we are always seeking to discover new technologies, materials, as well as design techniques and aesthetics. The products and systems you develop are destined for use in the most cutting-edge residential and commercial environments.

Our engineers contribute to all phases of the product life cycle from initial concept and prototyping to supporting production. The broad scope of opportunities at Lutron allows the curious and hard-working to succeed. We are looking for candidates that have a commitment to learning and developing their own skillset. Ideal candidates are positive self-starters that are open to sharing ideas to contribute to the improvement of the entire team.

• Oversee engineering of efficient, scalable, and high quality systems upon which world-class lighting products can easily be built
• Integrate all aspects of design: aesthetics, function, user interface, manufacturability, lifecycle
• Assure a high standard of quality in your own work and in the work of your team members via good design practices, process improvements, world class safety, and smart testing and review practices
• Mentor and coach colleagues to expand the effectiveness of those around you.
• Lead by example.  Take a hands-on role in helping the team meet its deliverables. Develop team members by actively working beside them to complete their tasks.
• Champion clear, concise communication of technical information backed by deep fundamental understanding of the underlying principles.
• Identify cost reduction and product improvement opportunities.
• Assure effecive use of 3D modeling, FEA, tolerance analysis, DFM,FMEA to meet project goals. Rapidly iterate through the design process to arrive at a solution that meets cost, quality and delivery objectives while meeting key product specifications
• Work closely with our purchasing team and vendors to source and qualify production tooling.
• Collaborate with team members in our manufacturing facilities to introduce new products and components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and customer issues.
• Identify, propose, and implement improvements to the tools, equipment, and lab space to ensure the effectiveness of mechanical engineering function in the office. 

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Science
• Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all degrees earned
• 12+ years of industry experience in the field of mechanical product design.  Experience with high-quality, high-volume consumer products is a plus.
• Experience in supervision and development of junior engineers. 
• Experience leading others through the technical design aspects of an engineering project.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (beam bending, static analysis, material properties, heat transfer, etc.)
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with various manufacturing processes including injection molding, stamping, forming, extrusion, and machining.
• Excellent communication skills with proven track record of communicating across departments and disciplines. Experience communicating with teams across multiple locations is a plus. 
• Track record of solving tough problems and sound decision making.  Ability to drive technical requirements based on customer needs.
• Willingness to travel on occassion during onboarding and to support our customers and the needs of the business 

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent.  Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at  www.lutron.com. 

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics