At Bloq.it, we've created the world's leading smart locker solution. Solving online deliveries by enabling everyone to participate easily, reducing delivery costs, and making them more sustainable.We're quickly expanding, and after growing at 1000% for three years in a row, we're now the fastest-growing Smart Locker company in the world and one of the fastest growing scale-ups in Europe.We are searching for Head of Mechanical Engineering, focused on mechanical design and simulation to join our innovative team as new #bloqstars. This role will lead two teams of talented mechanical designers and simulation engineers to develop, enhance, and maintain our cutting-edge smart locker solutions on several fronts of our Solution.We are looking for 3 Heads of Engineering and one of them can be you!What will be your responsibilitiesSet clear team and individual objectives, and provide ongoing performance feedback and development;Build and empower a team to deliver creative, thorough, and practical solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems;Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to best practices and company standards;Collaborate with the Head of IoT, Head of Industrialization and Project Managers to align our engineering efforts with business goals;Focus on the professional and personal growth of your team, including conducting performance and compensation reviews;Create and deploy an holistic strategy of all areas that involve mechanical design, structural simulation and thermal simulation of our hardware products;You will report directly to our VP of Hardware Engineering.What are the requirements to join us in this positionProven experience as an engineering manager or similar leadership role in a technology-driven environment;First hand experience as a mechanical designer or simulation engineer;Have experience in leading teams developing hardware products from early concepts up to series production;Expertise with the best principles, practices, and standards in the industry, to develop Mechanical Design, Structural Simulation and Thermal Simulation;Experience in coordinating or being involved in FMEA, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly and Design to Cost processes;Have experience building team & hiring new team members;Excellent leadership, communication (written and spoken in English), and interpersonal skills;Demonstrated ability to work closely with senior management and product teams;Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and learning;Experience in leading teams working on large-scale products;Experience in products combining both hardware and software;Experience in growing Scale-ups, from being an early Engineer to 100+ people team;Experience in B2B enterprise products;What will you get if you join us in this positionA dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning;Competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills, including performance-based bonus and Portuguese health insurance;Flexible work conditions, including a remote-friendly policy and a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your work and personal life;Monthly meetings in-person at our HQ Office in Lisbon, PT, giving you the chance to connect with the team and immerse yourself in our company culture;Make a tangible impact by contributing to the continuous improvement of our core solutions, actively supporting our mission to provide affordable and sustainable solutions.Join our team of #bloqstars and help us redefine the last-mile delivery experience!
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