Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
2+ years developing/managing manufacturing processes for complex products
Proven leading DFM/DFA efforts to optimize manufacturability
Hands-on experience with manufacturing tooling and automation
Strong understanding of process control techniques and root-cause analysis
Experience supporting product lifecycle from DVT to ramp-up
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks or NX
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing readiness activities from concept to production
Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes and tooling
Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) initiatives
Analyze manufacturing data to enhance yield and quality metrics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product launches
Influence product design to improve manufacturability and cost
Lead complex technical projects to high-volume production
Benefits
Opportunity to work across multidisciplinary teams
Significant ownership and impact in projects
Hands-on role with challenging technical problems
Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
Potential for career advancement and skill development
Full Job Description
What you will be doing
As a Manufacturing Design Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing complex hardware products from concept to high-volume production. You will work across Engineering, Test, and Operations to develop robust manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly solutions. This role requires strong hands-on engineering skills, data-driven problem solving, and the ability to influence product design through DFM and DFA principles. You will lead manufacturing readiness activities through DVT, PVT, and initial ramp while driving improvements in yield, quality, and throughput. If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems and building scalable manufacturing systems, this role offers significant ownership and impact.
You should have the following
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes for complex electro-mechanical products in consumer electronics, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
Proven experience leading DFM/DFA efforts and driving design changes that improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and production throughput
Hands-on experience designing and deploying manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly equipment, and automation solutions for production environments
Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cpk), DOE, tolerance analysis, and root-cause problem solving methodologies
Experience supporting products through DVT, PVT, and production ramp, including manufacturing validation, process qualification, and yield improvement activities
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or equivalent)
Strong expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and driving manufacturable design requirements across mechanical assemblies and supplier components
Demonstrated ability to analyze manufacturing data and drive improvements in yield, cycle time, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Experience working closely with cross-functional teams including Product Design, Test Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver successful product launches
Strong communication and project leadership skills with a track record of independently driving complex technical projects from concept through high-volume production
Nice to have
Experience developing manufacturing processes and production systems for drones, robotics, aerospace, or other mission-critical hardware products
Experience with factory automation, machine vision systems, industrial robotics, and custom manufacturing equipment development
Familiarity with quality management systems and regulated manufacturing environments, including AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA
US Salary Range
$112,500 - $157,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
