Lead Manufacturing Engineer

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Zoo

Zoo

Zoo Zoo revolutionizes hardware design with a modern toolkit, enabling users to create innovative design tools or develop custom solutions using our infrastructure.

Internet Software & Services

Description

  • Lead day-to-day manufacturing and machine shop operations, including scheduling, workflow management, equipment readiness, and production prioritization.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for prototypes, fixtures, production hardware, and internal tooling.
  • Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual machines, and fabrication equipment to manufacture precision components.
  • Partner with engineering teams to assess manufacturability, tolerances, materials, assembly considerations, and production readiness.
  • Translate CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes.
  • Develop tooling, fixturing, workholding solutions, and process documentation to improve throughput, repeatability, and quality.
  • Drive continuous improvement across cycle time, process optimization, scrap reduction, uptime, and manufacturing scalability.
  • Establish manufacturing standards, shop procedures, quality controls, and operational best practices.
  • Support new product introduction efforts from prototype through early production builds.
  • Inspect and validate finished components using metrology equipment and troubleshoot machining or production issues.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, machining, precision manufacturing, or hardware production environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with CNC machining, including mills, lathes, setups, tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and process optimization.
  • Experience programming with CAM software and editing machine code at the controller.
  • Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes for prototypes and/or production hardware.
  • Strong understanding of machining principles, materials, tolerances, GD&T, and manufacturing methods.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
  • Experience building and scaling manufacturing teams.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across machining, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing workflows.
  • Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance prototype urgency, production quality, and manufacturing scalability.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $145,000 to $195,000 USD.
  • Competitive equity package.
  • Full benefits package.
  • Compensation and benefits may vary by geography.
  • Equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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