Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The RoleRaydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take charge of the manufacturing of a key hardware subsystem, moving it from early development builds to repeatable, high-volume output. You will set up the processes, grow capacity and work side by side with design engineers to meet production targets.What You'll DoTake ownership of a key hardware subsystem and drive its manufacturing success, including process definition, capacity growth and gains in reliability and efficiency.Establish and expand shop-floor methods for complex hardware built from advanced materials and precision-machined parts.Turn development-stage builds into production-ready assembly lines that can support high annual volumes.Write and maintain the documents that guide the build floor, such as work instructions, test plans, safety requirements and manufacturing bills of materials.Work with design engineers on manufacturability decisions and line up the people, tooling and suppliers needed to meet delivery goals.What We're Looking For5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.Proven experience building and scaling manufacturing capacity from zero, not only sustaining existing lines.Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication, assembly or testing, beyond planning or oversight.Bachelor's degree in engineering.A track record of ownership, shown through specific, measurable outcomes you personally drove.Willingness to work on-site 5 days per week.U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person (green card/permanent resident) status, and ability to obtain a security clearance.Bonus PointsSpecialized experience in composites, bonding processes or thermal and surface treatment of materials.Background at fast-moving hardware companies.Experience moving prototype processes into scaled production at hundreds to thousands of units per year.Experience with tooling design, design for manufacturing or process documentation.Health, Dental and Vision CoveragePaid time off and holidaysPaid parental leaveRelocation supportLocation And Work ModelTorrance, CA, United States or Rio Rancho, NM, United StatesOn-site, 5 days per week in officeFull-timeCompensationEquityRetirement plan