{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e9edf00eb64debe4a4eccd44","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e9edf00eb64debe4a4eccd44","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e9edf00eb64debe4a4eccd44","title":"Space Systems Lead Engineer (Product Development)","description":"Description:\n\nAbout Us\n\nAdvanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.\n\nPosition summary:\nThe Lead PD Engineer supervises and develops engineering staff while ensuring high performance and process consistency across all PD programs. Focus areas include staffing, development, compliance, standardization, conflict resolution, and customer relationship management.\n\nResponsibilities Include:\n\nSupervise, mentor, and develop PD Engineers and Technicians.\nManage program schedules and budgets\nConduct performance reviews and manage staffing allocation.\nEnsure compliance with SOPs, NPI workflow, ECNs, and documentation standards.\nLead departmental improvements and standardization efforts.\nRepresent PD in cross-department initiatives.\nResolve escalated customer or technical issues.\nSupport proposals and evaluate new opportunities.\nMaintain frequent communication with customers and team members to resolve issues and provide exceptional products, solutions, and service.\nRequirements:\n\nOur work environment demands a candidate with the ability to take on multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for team players who enjoy working with customers, vendors, and co-workers to provide the best service and solutions. The best candidates will be those who embrace new challenges, using critical thinking skills, and developing innovative solutions.\n\nMinimum B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.\n3+ years of relevant experience required\nSupervisory/leadership experience desired\nProficiency in using commercial CAD (Solidworks), FEA (Solidworks) and CFD software (Autodesk Simulation, Fluent, Comsol)\nHands-on experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and prototype hardware fabrication and testing is a plus!\nGood verbal and written skills.\nMust be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15? (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions.\n\nACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.\n\nACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.\n\nACT participates in E-Verify.\n\nCalifornia Applicants: ACT collects personal information for hiring purposes. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. 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(ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.\n\nPosition summary:\nThe Lead PD Engineer supervises and develops engineering staff while ensuring high performance and process consistency across all PD programs. Focus areas include staffing, development, compliance, standardization, conflict resolution, and customer relationship management.\n\nResponsibilities Include:\n\nSupervise, mentor, and develop PD Engineers and Technicians.\nManage program schedules and budgets\nConduct performance reviews and manage staffing allocation.\nEnsure compliance with SOPs, NPI workflow, ECNs, and documentation standards.\nLead departmental improvements and standardization efforts.\nRepresent PD in cross-department initiatives.\nResolve escalated customer or technical issues.\nSupport proposals and evaluate new opportunities.\nMaintain frequent communication with customers and team members to resolve issues and provide exceptional products, solutions, and service.\nRequirements:\n\nOur work environment demands a candidate with the ability to take on multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for team players who enjoy working with customers, vendors, and co-workers to provide the best service and solutions. The best candidates will be those who embrace new challenges, using critical thinking skills, and developing innovative solutions.\n\nMinimum B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.\n3+ years of relevant experience required\nSupervisory/leadership experience desired\nProficiency in using commercial CAD (Solidworks), FEA (Solidworks) and CFD software (Autodesk Simulation, Fluent, Comsol)\nHands-on experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and prototype hardware fabrication and testing is a plus!\nGood verbal and written skills.\nMust be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15? 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