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Role Description   We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Lead to lead the mechanical engineering function for Kimbal's next-generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role will own the complete mechanical architecture, enclosure design, structural engineering, thermal integration, and manufacturability of our utility-scale energy storage products.   As a Tier-1 engineering leader, you will build and mentor a multidisciplinary mechanical engineering organization while collaborating with Electrical, Firmware, Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-effective BESS solutions. You will play a critical role in establishing engineering excellence, supplier partnerships, and product development best practices that enable Kimbal to build world-class energy storage systems.   Key Responsibilities     Lead the mechanical design and development of BESS enclosures, battery racks, structural systems, and supporting mechanical assemblies.    Define the mechanical architecture for scalable, modular, and containerized Battery Energy Storage Systems.    Drive system integration across mechanical, thermal, electrical, battery, and controls engineering teams.    Lead mechanical design reviews, DFMEA, engineering risk assessments, and design validation activities.    Perform or oversee structural, thermal, vibration, and environmental simulations to validate product performance and reliability.    Implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) practices to improve manufacturability, quality, and product cost.    Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams during prototype development, NPI, production ramp-up, and product lifecycle management.    Manage supplier selection, technical reviews, qualification, and development for enclosures, fabricated components, thermal systems, and mechanical BoS components.    Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards including UL 9540, NFPA 855, IEC, NEC, and other relevant mechanical and safety requirements.    Build, mentor, and lead the Tier-2 Mechanical Engineering organization comprising Mechanical Design, Thermal Engineering, Test & Validation, Program Management, and Quality Engineering.    Drive engineering excellence through robust design processes, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.     Current Challenges    Developing highly reliable and modular BESS platforms that can be rapidly customized for diverse customer requirements.    Balancing thermal performance, structural integrity, manufacturability, and product cost in utility-scale energy storage systems.    Building a scalable mechanical engineering organization while accelerating product development timelines.    Establishing a robust supplier ecosystem for large-scale production.    Ensuring compliance with evolving global safety and certification standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems.   Job Requirements    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.    12–16 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with proven leadership in product development.    Strong experience in mechanical design for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), EV battery packs, power electronics, heavy electrical equipment, or similar industrial products.    Expertise in enclosure design, structural engineering, thermal management, and systems integration.    Strong understanding of Str