Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a New Product Introduction Manufacturing Engineer to drive the development of a pioneering water-power technology. This role is crucial in ensuring that concepts transition smoothly from prototyping to production. The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering expertise to create manufacturing documentation and processes, while collaborating closely with operations. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector. Join a dynamic team committed to harnessing the power of nature and delivering zero-emission electricity.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Free Short Term and Long Term disability coverage

Life insurance and AD&D benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO policy

Flexible work environment

Bike-friendly workplace

Relocation support available

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or design engineering.
• Hands-on involvement in production environments and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design-for-Manufacturing efforts and collaborate with operations.
• Support strategy development for production scaling and factory modernization.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Design for Manufacturing

Production Environment Experience

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

Six Sigma

Job description

Job Description

At Verterra Energy, we're on a mission to harness the power in the world's rivers, canals, and oceans. To accomplish this, we are commercializing our first device called VOLTURNUS, a pioneering water-power technology that deploys in harmony with the current to capture baseload, zero emission electricity.

Backed by top-tier investors and a multi-year government contract, we are growing our founding team to help achieve key milestones. Partners and collaborators include: NIRON, DoD, DoE, University of Minnesota, WEG Group, Beckhoff, Pacific Northwest Laboratory, and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Recent press releases can be found on our website: https://www.verterraenergy.com/news

Requirements

Verterra Energy is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer to work closely with the engineering team to incorporate Design for Manufacturing principles into VOLTURNUS. The ideal candidate has experience creating build process diagrams, manufacturing documentation / work instructions, and cell design and layout. They can identify, design, and procure manufacturing equipment and tooling.

This role involves contributing to various phases of product design, development, prototyping, manufacturing, and operational support. The NPI Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in transitioning concepts through prototyping into production, supporting Verterra Energy’s modular hydropower technology development.

The successful candidate will own the process of making a producible product, acting as a bridge between engineering and operations. They should possess a curious and thoughtful mindset, a passion for manufacturing, practical mechanical skills, and adaptability to evolving project timelines and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Design-for-Manufacturing efforts
2. Collaborate with Operations to create and implement production readiness infrastructure
3. Report progress, risks, and opportunities to the Program Manager and Leadership Team
4. Identify and establish digital and industrial needs to support low-rate initial production
5. Support strategy development for production scaling and factory modernization

Must Have

• U.S. only
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a manufacturing, industrial, or design engineer, with hands-on involvement in a production environment
• Experience incorporating design for production features into development products
• Understanding of design for manufacturability, including scaling production

Nice to Have

• Experience with electronics, composites, and polymer production
• Lean Manufacturing background, participation or leadership in Lean or Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Cell layout design or redesign experience, including facilities planning
• Experience with tools like SPC, RCCA, PPAP, Six Sigma, etc.
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including training technicians and operators
• Experience working with Government or DOD programs
• Flexibility to wear multiple hats in a startup environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a $500 annual company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for medical and dependent care expenses
• Free Short Term and Long Term disability coverage
• Life insurance and AD&D benefits at no cost
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous PTO policy including 4 weeks starting PTO, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work environment and modern amenities
• Bike-friendly workplace, on-site shower facilities
• Relocation support available