Mechanical Engineering Lead at Xp Power in Irvine, CA | Kablio

Role

Description

technical strategy

thermal simulation

dfmea

stress analysis

power converters

root cause

Drive technical strategy, architecture and operational readiness.
Lead the performance of the mechanical engineering team to ensure the team is meeting business objectives, design quality and project timelines.
Guide the team in the rigorous product development process that includes thermal simulations, DFMEA, GD&T analysis, stress analysis, and extensive design verification test activities.
Collaborate with international manufacturing locations during development and product infancy to maximize production yields.
Participate in cross functional and peer reviews to ensure designs meet all established requirements
Lead a mechanical engineering team in the development of power converters from concept to volume production while ensuring that the design meets performance specifications, cost & reliability targets.
Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure adherence to project schedules, assignment of action items, and appropriate allocation of resources.
Develop and maintain relationships with all necessary internal engineering organizations to ensure a well-integrated development process and technical outcome.
Responsible for hiring, retaining, growing, and mentoring talent.
Lead root causes analysis activities on products, technical problems, and documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure designs adhere to DfX guidelines
Lead Research and Development activities of new technologies.

Requirements

solidworks

autocad

thermal simulation

project management

mechanical eng

3-5 yrs

Experience with thermal and dynamic simulation tools is highly preferred.
Strong project management experience and supervisory skills
Excellent analytical skills
Experience with electronic packaging including 3D modelling of cable assemblies
Experience developing mechanical packaging solutions for electronic equipment. This could include conceptual design, solid modelling, 3d assembly creation, cable harness design, sheet metal design, and machined part design.
Working familiarity with thermal management principles, stress analysis concepts
Must understand business strategies and have a high level of understanding for the business flow.
Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks, Pro-E, Creo and AutoCAD.
Ability to drive engineering deliverables in a hands-on fashion when needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent results
3-5 years of engineering management experience is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10-12 years of design experience in the power supply or related industry, or Master’s degree with 8-10 years of experience

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Since 1988

Global Presence Established

XP Power traces its roots back to 1988, evolving from a niche converter maker into a global critical-power specialist.

£247M Revenue

Annual Revenue Milestone

The company achieves over £247 million in revenue annually, underscoring its position in the power systems sector.

500kV Modules

High-Voltage Expertise

XP Power specializes in high-voltage modules, capable of handling voltages up to 500 kV, driving mission-critical applications.

RF Power Systems

RF Innovation

The company is a leader in RF power systems, providing advanced solutions for various industrial and medical applications.

Publicly listed in 2000, it expanded via strategic US acquisitions—Emco (2015), Comdel (2017) and Glassman (2018)—to broaden its high‑voltage and RF capabilities.
Manufacturing spans China, Vietnam and the US, supported by local engineering in North America, Europe and Asia.
Typical projects power semiconductor fabrication, industrial robotics and medical imaging equipment, often tailored for unique control interfaces.
Specialisms include AC‑DC and DC‑DC converters (0.25 W–700 W), high‑voltage modules up to 500 kV, and RF power systems.
Known for sticky customer relationships—once chosen, its converters often stay in equipment for life.
Standout fact: it absorbed Glassman for its high‑voltage expertise and shifted this production to Vietnam to optimize efficiency.

Culture + Values

Knowledge – Our knowledge and experience enable us to deliver the high‑quality solutions that our reputation is built on.
Flexibility – We combine our global scale with an agile mindset. It enables us to adapt, improve and innovate in everything we do.
Customer focus – We don’t simply provide our customers with products; we partner with them across the whole of their product development.
Speed – By finding faster ways of delivering value, we help our customers deliver the products their sector needs, when they are needed.
Integrity – Conducting our business in the right way is what gives us the confidence to be transparent and open in the way we communicate.
Peak performance – Our purpose drives us to make the best possible power conversion solutions for the broadest range of applications.
Driving impact – It’s about recognising the benefits we can bring… and then asking ourselves, how can we ensure our stakeholders experience the true impact of those benefits?

Environment + Sustainability

2040 Net Zero

(company-wide GHG emissions target)

Aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2040, with minimal reliance on offsets.

42% Scope 1&2 Reduction

Science-based emissions target

Reducing absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, based on 2022 as the base year.

98% Renewable Energy

Scope 2 emissions coverage

Purchased renewable energy certificates covering nearly all Scope 2 emissions.

140,300 tonnes CO₂ Savings

XP Green Power product impact

Estimated lifetime CO₂ savings from shipped XP Green Power products in 2023.

Environmental initiatives across sites: solar panels, LED lighting, rainwater capture, recycled burn‑in energy, paper/packaging waste recycling.
Reduced air-freight share of shipping weight from 47% to 29% in 2023 to lower transport emissions.
ISO 14001 certified at 3 of 12 sites (covering ~78% of employees); no environmental fines in past 12 months.

Inclusion & Diversity

Launched XP Power Women Employee Resource Group to support women through networking and skill development.
Employees across all roles are respected and encouraged to share ideas; commitment to equality of opportunity in employment practices.
Workplace incidence rates (health & safety) are below industry benchmarks.
Leadership development programme engages all employees, with specialist skill development and stretch‑project opportunities.

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Careers at Xp Power

Product Information

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Role

Description

technical strategy

thermal simulation

dfmea

stress analysis

power converters

root cause

Drive technical strategy, architecture and operational readiness.
Lead the performance of the mechanical engineering team to ensure the team is meeting business objectives, design quality and project timelines.
Guide the team in the rigorous product development process that includes thermal simulations, DFMEA, GD&T analysis, stress analysis, and extensive design verification test activities.
Collaborate with international manufacturing locations during development and product infancy to maximize production yields.
Participate in cross functional and peer reviews to ensure designs meet all established requirements
Lead a mechanical engineering team in the development of power converters from concept to volume production while ensuring that the design meets performance specifications, cost & reliability targets.
Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure adherence to project schedules, assignment of action items, and appropriate allocation of resources.
Develop and maintain relationships with all necessary internal engineering organizations to ensure a well-integrated development process and technical outcome.
Responsible for hiring, retaining, growing, and mentoring talent.
Lead root causes analysis activities on products, technical problems, and documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure designs adhere to DfX guidelines
Lead Research and Development activities of new technologies.

Requirements

solidworks

autocad

thermal simulation

project management

mechanical eng

3-5 yrs

Experience with thermal and dynamic simulation tools is highly preferred.
Strong project management experience and supervisory skills
Excellent analytical skills
Experience with electronic packaging including 3D modelling of cable assemblies
Experience developing mechanical packaging solutions for electronic equipment. This could include conceptual design, solid modelling, 3d assembly creation, cable harness design, sheet metal design, and machined part design.
Working familiarity with thermal management principles, stress analysis concepts
Must understand business strategies and have a high level of understanding for the business flow.
Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks, Pro-E, Creo and AutoCAD.
Ability to drive engineering deliverables in a hands-on fashion when needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent results
3-5 years of engineering management experience is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10-12 years of design experience in the power supply or related industry, or Master’s degree with 8-10 years of experience

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1988

Global Presence Established

XP Power traces its roots back to 1988, evolving from a niche converter maker into a global critical-power specialist.

£247M Revenue

Annual Revenue Milestone

The company achieves over £247 million in revenue annually, underscoring its position in the power systems sector.

500kV Modules

High-Voltage Expertise

XP Power specializes in high-voltage modules, capable of handling voltages up to 500 kV, driving mission-critical applications.

RF Power Systems

RF Innovation

The company is a leader in RF power systems, providing advanced solutions for various industrial and medical applications.

Publicly listed in 2000, it expanded via strategic US acquisitions—Emco (2015), Comdel (2017) and Glassman (2018)—to broaden its high‑voltage and RF capabilities.
Manufacturing spans China, Vietnam and the US, supported by local engineering in North America, Europe and Asia.
Typical projects power semiconductor fabrication, industrial robotics and medical imaging equipment, often tailored for unique control interfaces.
Specialisms include AC‑DC and DC‑DC converters (0.25 W–700 W), high‑voltage modules up to 500 kV, and RF power systems.
Known for sticky customer relationships—once chosen, its converters often stay in equipment for life.
Standout fact: it absorbed Glassman for its high‑voltage expertise and shifted this production to Vietnam to optimize efficiency.

Culture + Values

Knowledge – Our knowledge and experience enable us to deliver the high‑quality solutions that our reputation is built on.
Flexibility – We combine our global scale with an agile mindset. It enables us to adapt, improve and innovate in everything we do.
Customer focus – We don’t simply provide our customers with products; we partner with them across the whole of their product development.
Speed – By finding faster ways of delivering value, we help our customers deliver the products their sector needs, when they are needed.
Integrity – Conducting our business in the right way is what gives us the confidence to be transparent and open in the way we communicate.
Peak performance – Our purpose drives us to make the best possible power conversion solutions for the broadest range of applications.
Driving impact – It’s about recognising the benefits we can bring… and then asking ourselves, how can we ensure our stakeholders experience the true impact of those benefits?

Environment + Sustainability

2040 Net Zero

(company-wide GHG emissions target)

Aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2040, with minimal reliance on offsets.

42% Scope 1&2 Reduction

Science-based emissions target

Reducing absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, based on 2022 as the base year.

98% Renewable Energy

Scope 2 emissions coverage

Purchased renewable energy certificates covering nearly all Scope 2 emissions.

140,300 tonnes CO₂ Savings

XP Green Power product impact

Estimated lifetime CO₂ savings from shipped XP Green Power products in 2023.

Environmental initiatives across sites: solar panels, LED lighting, rainwater capture, recycled burn‑in energy, paper/packaging waste recycling.
Reduced air-freight share of shipping weight from 47% to 29% in 2023 to lower transport emissions.
ISO 14001 certified at 3 of 12 sites (covering ~78% of employees); no environmental fines in past 12 months.

Inclusion & Diversity

Launched XP Power Women Employee Resource Group to support women through networking and skill development.
Employees across all roles are respected and encouraged to share ideas; commitment to equality of opportunity in employment practices.
Workplace incidence rates (health & safety) are below industry benchmarks.
Leadership development programme engages all employees, with specialist skill development and stretch‑project opportunities.

Articles

Careers at Xp Power

Product Information

News & Events