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Manufacturing Manager

LeoLabs, Inc.
Location
Menlo Park, CA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Hardware Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or hardware manufacturing leadership
  • Experience leading manufacturing execution for complex electronic or electromechanical hardware
  • Experience managing or leading manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, or cross-functional production teams
  • Strong mechanical manufacturing understanding, including machined parts, sheet metal, structural assemblies, cable assemblies, and box builds
  • Experience developing production schedules, manufacturing plans, work instructions, assembly documentation, and production readiness processes
Nice to have
  • Strong PCBA manufacturing fluency, including PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, panelization, DFM, IPC workmanship standards, and production test considerations
  • Experience manufacturing radar, aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial automation, or other high-reliability hardware
  • Experience scaling hardware production from prototype builds into repeatable low- or medium-volume manufacturing
  • Experience leading manufacturing readiness reviews, NPI builds, and production release gates
  • Experience developing cost models, labor models, build plans, and factory capacity plans
What the job really is

As the Manufacturing Manager for Radar Hardware at LeoLabs, you will lead a team responsible for transforming engineering designs into repeatable production of advanced radar systems. Your role involves overseeing manufacturing execution, managing production schedules, and ensuring quality throughout the hardware builds. You will collaborate closely with engineering and supply chain teams to enhance manufacturing processes and drive improvements in quality, cost, and predictability.

Benefits
  • Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities
  • Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact
  • Unlimited paid time off for most roles
  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack used in manufacturing processes
  • The role requires eligibility for a U.S. personnel security clearance, which may limit some candidates
  • The position is full-time and onsite in Menlo Park, California, which may not suit candidates looking for remote work
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