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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Parallel Systems
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
  • Demonstrated ownership of at least one NPI program from prototype through production launch
  • Direct experience designing and standing up an assembly line or work-cell operation
  • Experience specifying and sourcing fixtures, tooling, and capital equipment, including managing vendor lead times
  • Strong in DFM principles and a track record of influencing product design from a manufacturing perspective
Nice to have
  • Experience in rail, transit, aerospace, or heavy equipment manufacturing
  • Experience with large/heavy vehicle subassemblies, including crane-assisted handling and structural lifting
  • Familiarity with PFMEA methodology and hardware development gate processes (CDR or similar)
  • Startup or small-team experience, with the ability to build manufacturing process from nothing
What the job really is

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Parallel Systems will lead the transition from prototype to production for autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles. This role involves designing a new production site, developing assembly processes, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and efficiency. The engineer will also be responsible for creating manufacturing documentation and sourcing necessary equipment.

Benefits
  • Target Salary Range: $129,000 — $177,000 USD
Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed beyond salary range
  • Role involves building processes from scratch, which may require a high level of initiative and adaptability
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