Manufacturing Engineering Lead

About the role

Torus is expanding its manufacturing capabilities at its 540,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. As the Manufacturing Engineering Lead, you will play a crucial role in the technical execution of one of Torus's core product lines. Your responsibilities include serving as the primary technical resource on the manufacturing line, leading process development, and ensuring smooth transitions from research and development to production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to technical resource on the manufacturing line, fielding engineering questions and resolving issues as they arise in real time
• Own day-to-day engineering execution on the line — keeping projects on track, removing blockers, and maintaining momentum
• Lead process development, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts for assembly, test, and production
• Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback and ensure smooth transitions from R&D and product engineering into production
• Own and maintain critical manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process specs, BOMs, and engineering change orders
• Identify and resolve technical problems that affect throughput, quality, or safety
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Operations
• Support capacity planning, tooling and equipment decisions, and capital project scoping
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or senior individual contributor capacity
• Demonstrated experience with complex electromechanical or rotating machinery assembly and production processes
• Proven ability to lead technical work across a team — setting direction, reviewing output, and holding the line on quality and timelines
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with experience using structured methodologies (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)
• Proficiency with engineering documentation systems and change management processes
• Experience driving design-to-manufacturing transitions and collaborating directly with product or R&D engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with flywheel, rotating energy storage, or high-speed electromechanical systems
• Experience with fabrication, machining, and/or electrical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD/PDM tools
• Experience in a high-growth or startup manufacturing environment
• Led manufacturing operations or lean manufacturing or Six Sigma training or certification
• NetSuite or similar ERP system experience

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet.
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Benefits

• Employee Rewards Package including equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Human-centered Paid Time Off (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.
• Torus paid Life with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Peer Recognition Program

Location + Travel

The role is based in our South Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse.

Schedule

Full-Time, Salaried

Compensation

$100,000 - $140,000