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Manufacturing Engineer

Neros Technologies
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Production
Salary
$123,500-$215
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related engineering field
  • 2+ years as a manufacturing, process, or industrial engineer in a hardware production environment
  • Hands-on line support experience; comfortable being the first call when things break
  • Proven root cause skills with examples of corrective actions driven to verified closure
  • Strong floor presence; communicates clearly with technicians, executives, and product engineers
Nice to have
  • Fixture and tooling design experience, with CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar)
  • Electronics or electromechanical assembly experience
  • Experience taking a product from NPI through DVT/PVT into sustained production
  • High-mix, high-cadence manufacturing where the design changes regularly
  • Familiarity with factory automation, machine vision, robotics, or custom equipment
What the job really is

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Neros, you will be responsible for overseeing the production process of drones, ensuring that each assembly is built correctly and efficiently. Your role will involve troubleshooting issues on the production line, conducting root cause analyses for defects, and collaborating with design engineering to enhance manufacturability. You will also own work instructions, drive improvements in production efficiency, and validate new processes before they go into full production.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $123,500-$215,000 USD
  • Highly competitive equity grants considered part of total compensation package
Things to weigh
  • Role requires a strong hands-on presence on the production floor, which may not suit those preferring office-based work
  • Focus on rapid problem-solving and ownership may lead to high-pressure situations
  • Salary range provided is an estimate and actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors
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