Description

We're partnering with a fast-growing industrial technology company that's transforming how high-power electrical systems are manufactured. They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering leader to own manufacturing process design, scale-up, and production excellence for complex electromechanical systems.

This is a hands-on, on-site role (5 days/week) with high visibility and impact across product and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and DFx across assembly, quality, and reliability
• Define and implement robust manufacturing processes, including sequencing, critical parameters, and assembly recipes
• Drive quality, repeatability, throughput, and yield in prototype and production environments
• Act as a technical escalation point for production and contract manufacturing issues
• Lead root cause analysis and data-driven continuous improvement initiatives
• Design and validate prototype tooling and capital equipment, working with third-party equipment builders
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up
• Perform line balancing and capacity planning to meet takt time and throughput targets
• Maintain process documentation and support engineering change management
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; lead engineering teams as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field) and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Strong background in DFM, process development, and production scale-up
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes including Injection moulding, die casting, machining, assembly automation
• Experience leading capital equipment design and deployment
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Experience using PFMEA, DOE, SPC, and root cause analysis tools
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments (Jira or similar)
• Ability to travel 20-25%, including internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong CAD proficiency (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, 3DX, or similar)
• Experience with DFM/DFA and solid understanding of GD&T
• Knowledge of motion systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors
• Power electronics assembly experience in energy, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing
• Industrial engineering optimization or warehouse and line layout experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $230,000 USD (Reno-based role)
• Competitive salary plus equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on day one
• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits