Manager, Component Engineering at Quantum Fuel Systems

Compensation

$120,000 – $140,000/yr

Location: Lake Forest, California
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 19, 2026

Description

Quantum Fuel Systems is looking for a Manager, Component Engineering to lead a team of mechanical engineers. This role focuses on developing new products, improving existing designs, and supporting system design activities for alternative fuel solutions like compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen. The manager will prepare specifications for hydrogen and CNG components, collaborate with customers, and design, develop, test, and integrate high-pressure gaseous fuel components for various applications.

Required Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Component Design
Product Development
Risk Assessment
Technical Communication
CAD (NX Unigraphics)
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) concepts
Control Plans
FMEA
GD&T

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5 years’ experience.
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory, lead, or people-management capacity required.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree is a plus.
Product development with high pressure components.
High pressure (hydrogen, CNG) component design.
High pressure gaseous fuel products experience.
High pressure pneumatic or hydraulic design.
Developing and implementing test procedures.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection (e.g. knowledge of material compatibility issues with hydrogen and natural gas), and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulations related to alternative fuel systems and safety devices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Software: CAD (NX Unigraphics preferred).
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) concepts.
Familiar with control plans, FMEA, and GD&T.
Experience managing competing priorities across several projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to build a positive, accountable team culture.

About Quantum Fuel Systems

Quantum Fuel Systems

clean energy storage solutionsLake Forest, CA, United States, US

Quantum Fuel Systems is engineering the future of alternative fuel solutions – designing, developing, and delivering innovative transport trailers and industry-leading storage systems for CNG, RNG, and hydrogen.

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