Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Lead manufacturing engineering efforts to translate complex engineering designs into production processes, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate cross-functional teams at a fast-paced AI infrastructure company.
About the job
What You’ll Be Working On
- Lead Documentation Interpretation & Translation: Provide guidance and oversight to the team in interpreting complex mechanical and electrical engineering design documentation, including fabrication drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Drive Production Data Migration: Lead the effort to translate design engineering documentation into production-specific information, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the migration of data to manufacturing systems.
- Strategic Communication & Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for planning deliverables, ensuring effective and timely communication with purchasing, production, inventory, and project management teams.
- Process & Systems Ownership: Drive the creation and maintenance of Manufacturing Processes and Work Instructions, ensuring they are aligned with Engineering's Document Control Administration and company standards.
- Continuous Improvement Leadership: Spearhead initiatives to improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and Overall Process Effectiveness (OPE) within manufacturing, using data-driven insights to guide improvement projects.
- Supplier Collaboration: Oversee collaboration with outside suppliers and vendors to secure quotes and proposals, providing technical support to engineering and procurement teams.
- ERP Data Management & Optimization: Ensure the accuracy of planning deliverables and manufacturing data within the company’s ERP software and identify opportunities to optimize data management workflows.
- Tooling & Equipment Strategy: Lead the identification of standard or special gauging and specialized equipment required for production processes.
- Cross-Functional Teamwork: Serve as the manufacturing engineering representative in cross-functional team meetings with Engineering, Production, and Procurement to align on project timelines and resolve technical issues.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role and demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
- Manufacturing Process Expertise: Proven experience with manufacturing process design, implementing process improvements, and leading Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives.
- Technical Knowledge: Extensive experience with manufacturing processes, mechanical machinery, power electronics, or industrial controls.
- Documentation Proficiency: Experience reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, and Engineering Bills of Materials.
- Operational Acumen: Familiarity with sourcing, purchasing practices, production management, and advanced continuous improvement methodologies.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, SolidWorks, and typical productivity software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office).
- Adaptability and Leadership: The ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment across multiple sites with a geographically dispersed team.
Bonus Points
- Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role.
- Lean manufacturing and/or SSBB certifications.
- Expertise in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Experience with a formal quality management system.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $140,000 - $160,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.
Skills
Manufacturing Process Design, Dfma, Mechanical Machinery, Power Electronics, Industrial Controls, Fabrication Drawings, Electrical Schematics, Bills Of Materials, Boms, Erp Software, Solidworks
Similar jobs
Hardware Engineering jobs
Northwood Space
Torrance, CA
The Senior FPGA Engineer will architect and implement FPGA networking and DSP systems for phased-array satellite ground stations, leading designs from concept through deployment and improving fielded system reliability. Requires 5+ years of digital hardware design experience, FPGA development expertise, and a bachelor's degree in a hardware-focused field.
GrayMatter Robotics
Los Angeles, CA
Design and integrate six-axis robotic manufacturing cells, transporters, and end-of-arm tooling for government projects. The role requires expert SolidWorks skills, structural validation experience, production-focused robotics integration, and at least five years of relevant experience.
Dandy
Remote
Develops and deploys precision robotic and mechatronic systems for manufacturing, integrating controls software, actuators, sensors, motion systems, and operator interfaces. Requires 6+ years of automation or robotics experience and a relevant engineering degree.
Zoox
United States
Leads supplier quality and industrialization for automotive components, covering manufacturability, supplier audits, APQP/PPAP, process capability, corrective actions, and production readiness. Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least six years of relevant quality or manufacturing experience.
Skydio
California
Leads manufacturing process development and optimization from NPI through high-volume production, improving capacity, labor efficiency, quality, and scalability. Requires 7+ years of experience, strong Lean and industrial engineering expertise, cross-functional project leadership, and hands-on analytical capabilities.