Job Description

At Facebook Reality Labs (FRL), we are developing the future of Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR). We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager with a desire for working across the organization to develop technology and solve complex problems. Your job will be to manage a team of engineers incubating research into product level readiness. You will work cross-functionally with teams that will dynamically change depending on the problem and will include optical, firmware, software, and research experts. We want people who work well in teams, can brainstorm big ideas, work in new technology areas, are able to drive a concept into a prototype and then mature the design to high-volume consumer product solution. You will lead a group of experts in mechanical and opto-mechanical design working in a matrix organization supporting engineering efforts in Display and Optics. We seek a team leader that can build and manage teams that will deliver innovative products.
Mechanical Engineering Manager Responsibilities

* Manage a team of Mechanical Engineers and Lead Mechanical Engineering activities in a cross-funtional hardware team.

* Identify key roles required for team success and recruit top engineering talent.

* Provide team guidance, regular feedback, education, coaching and mentoring.

* Create career development plans, manage performance, create performance reviews.

* Manage wide variety of stakeholders while leading process definition for your team.

* Help incubate new technologies into research prototypes.

* Perform architecture and design reviews to ensure hardware quality.

* Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

* BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

* 3+ years experience managing engineering teams through product development cycles.

* 8+ years experience in product design or mechanical system development.

* Experience working independently and managing priorities.

* Creative problem solving experience.

* Mass production experience, working with both domestic and overseas manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with VR/AR systems.

* Experience in technology incubation or in prototyping.

* Experience with optical components and assemblies.

* Experience with metrology equipment design.

* 10+ years experience managing design teams for high-volume consumer products.

* 15+ years experience in product design.

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About the Facebook company

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