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Job Title: Manufacturing Operations EngineerJob Description

As a Manufacturing Operations Engineer, you will play a crucial role in establishing and scaling the processes for the production of printed parts while acting as a force multiplier for engineering R&D activities. We seek someone experienced in development operations and engineering within a dynamic hardware manufacturing environment. You will need a pragmatic approach to implementing lightweight and efficient processes and automation to maximize operational efficiency while enabling concurrent R&D activities. This critical role involves collaborating across departments to transform the metal 3D printing industry.

Responsibilities

+ Work cross-functionally to create and implement manufacturing operations processes for high-volume production.

+ Ensure processes are lightweight, efficient, and enable the company to meet production goals, customer requirements, and part delivery schedules.

+ Refine and accelerate post-print processes and delivery of customer parts.

+ Build, integrate, and service printing systems and new factory architecture.

+ Proactively engage engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and process disciplines to improve the pace and efficiency of R&D operations.

+ Collaborate closely with business development and executive teams to develop production strategies that impress customers with exceptional speed, quality, and delivery.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.

+ 2+ years of professional experience in manufacturing or engineering development operations.

+ Experience working in a dynamic hardware development environment.

+ Proficiency in manufacturing development, process establishment, and scaling operations.

+ Understanding of high-volume production and R&D manufacturing processes.

+ Experience with metal fabrication and additive manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 4+ years of professional experience.

+ Previous experience in a hands-on engineering role.

+ Experience scaling R&D operations into high-volume production.

+ Experience with metal additive manufacturing.

+ Experience leading a manufacturing facility buildout or overseeing facility operations (power, industrial gases, material storage, etc.).

+ MRP/ERP implementation experience (Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).

+ Strong Excel skills.

+ Knowledge of OSHA and EHS regulations.

Work Environment

This position is within a fast-paced, high-volume, additive manufacturing start-up environment. You will be part of an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions. The role offers a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Segundo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.