Production / Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Review designs for producibility and lead efforts to transition hardware from low-rate initial production to volume production.
• Research, design, modify, and test production methods and equipment based on a deep understanding of hardware and software requirements.
• Improve production efficiency and effectiveness by analyzing workflows, optimizing space utilization, and maximizing equipment throughput without compromising quality.
• Ensure hardware and process quality by establishing standards, designing testing methods, and implementing rate production validation processes.
• Inform production strategy by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing process information and trends to propose solutions for achieving future throughput and cost targets.
• Support equipment uptime and technician utilization to ensure conforming hardware is delivered on schedule.
• Develop, document, and improve production processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with engineering, operations, technicians, and leadership to troubleshoot production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Support equipment qualification, commissioning, process validation, and handoff into reliable production use.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, ABET-accredited preferred, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
• Proficiency aggregating and analyzing technical data to make objective, data-informed decisions.
• Experience developing processes using DOE or similar structured, multi-path experimentation methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization, including technicians, engineers, operations, and leadership.
• Cad modeling capabilities.
• Must be able to work full-time, W2, on-site in El Segundo, CA.
• Must be able to meet ITAR/U.S. export control requirements, including being a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, production, process, automation, or test engineering in aerospace, automotive, industrial, or commercial manufacturing environments.
• Experience in the investment casting industry.
• Intermediate CAD modeling capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to scale production throughput.
• Familiarity with WMS, MES, and ERP systems.
• Experience qualifying, operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining industrial equipment.
• Experience implementing automation, equipment upgrades, production fixtures, tooling, or factory process improvements.
• Experience supporting production ramp from prototype or low-rate production into higher-volume manufacturing.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support production needs, equipment installations, urgent troubleshooting, or factory ramp milestones.
• Must be comfortable working on the production floor around industrial equipment, technicians, materials, and active manufacturing processes.
• Must follow all safety protocols and maintain awareness when working in active production environments.

Pay

Compensation: $108,000 - $154,000 annually + equity
Level 2: $108,000 - $132,000 annually + equity
Level 3IC: $126,000 - $154,000 annually + equity

Schedule

Full-time, on-site in El Segundo, CA.