Manufacturing Engineer - Weekend First Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead our weekend operations. This role involves setting up processes, making quick decisions, and training technicians in a high-pressure, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical leader for weekend operations, keeping the team focused, aligned, and executing with urgency
• Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment
• Balance production demands with safety and quality, including making tough calls such as stopping work when needed
• Lead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority
• Train, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability in a fast-paced environment
• Translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance on the floor
• Lead through positive influence, building trust and credibility with the team
• Closely monitor and document issues, escalating true design or system failures without applying short-term fixes
• Identify gaps in work instructions and drive process clarity and improvements
• Influence upstream teams by providing clear, data-driven feedback from the floor
• Maintain the rhythm and flow of production
• Confirm technicians have the tools, materials, and direction needed to succeed

Requirements

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent high-level technical experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficient with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM)
• Experience with Jira, Slack, Odoo (or similar ERP systems)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Experience in FOAK or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments

Qualifications

• 8+ years in high-complexity assembly environments
• Experience with insulation systems similar to the electric motor industry (e.g., stator winding, VPI processes, taping, high-voltage isolation)
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

Pay

$100,000 - 160,000 (includes 10% shift differential)

Schedule

Shift: Friday through Monday
Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am - 6:30 pm
Monday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

This schedule allows for 3 consecutive days off (Tuesday–Thursday) while providing critical coverage during our high-intensity weekend builds.