Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer
$100,000–$200,000 year
On-site · El Segundo, California, United States or Hawthorne, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer to design and implement scalable post-processing automation, lead integration of manufacturing hardware, reduce lead times, and expand factory throughput in a world-class metal additive manufacturing environment. The role blends hands-on engineering development with factory implementation, applying first-principles analysis to streamline operations and build robust, scalable processes for a high-throughput factory. You will lead and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers to deploy next-generation factory architecture, automate post-print operations, and drive continuous improvements across the full post-processing workflow. Strong emphasis on technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, hands-on manufacturing experience, and familiarity with metal additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and related processes. Location is Hawthorne, CA with a full-time onsite requirement; preference for candidates able to operate within a fast-paced, cross-functional hardware development environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in engineering development or manufacturing engineering
- Experience in a fast-paced hardware development or manufacturing environment
Desired Qualifications
- Technical leadership experience
- Prior experience leading factory buildouts, production line deployment, or automation systems integration
- Background in post-processing operations (machining, heat treat, inspection, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with factory infrastructure: power systems, industrial gases, material logistics
- Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing, CNC machining, casting, or similar complex metal manufacturing processes
- ERP/MRP experience (Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
- Strong Excel/data analysis capabilities
- Knowledge of OSHA/EHS standards
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