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Founded in 2006, our innovative microinverter technology revolutionised solar power, making it safer, more reliable, and scalable. Today, the Enphase Energy System lets users make, use, save, and sell their own power - and Enphase is one of the most successful clean-energy companies in the world, with more than 80 million products shipped across 160 countries.\nJoin our dynamic teams designing next-generation energy technologies for solid state transformers!\nAbout the Role\nYou are a Mechanical Engineer with experience leading a small team. You have a strong track record in product design and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges at pace.You are technically proficient, a people leader, and capable of managing the scheduling and resourcing of a complex project.\nThe role reports to the Director of Inverter Technology and will have 2-5 direct reports.\nRole / Duties\nMeeting quarterly project progress targets, with goals that come all the way from the CEO\nProfessional development of your team\nRepresenting your team to the yearly Performance Focal Group and Promotion Review Board\nTechnical decisions regarding design\nManaging global suppliers to produce parts and assemblies on schedule\nLead design options and reviews; drive optimisation of electromechanical assemblies including EMI/EMC/RI and thermal requirements.\nApply DFM/DFA/DFT/DFC principles across the full product lifecycle, including supplier selection and process qualification.\nPlan and execute engineering verification and reliability testing.\nEngage cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and procurement teams.\nIdentify and resolve design requirement conflicts and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.\nQualification and Previous Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.\n12+ years’ experience in product or part design, with a strong track record across the full product development lifecycle.\nExperience in leading and managing other engineers\nDemonstrable expertise in injection moulding, sheet metal, and CNC machining design and manufacturing processes.\nProficiency in an enterprise CAD package - 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