Lead Manufacturing Engineer: CNC, Prototyping & Scale

Zoo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoo is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Los Angeles, CA to lead manufacturing systems and hardware production workflows. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and strong CNC machining expertise.

This role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, leading operations, and ensuring product quality through thorough inspections and validations, contributing to the future of engineering design.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or hardware production environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with CNC machining, including programming and setups.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and machine shop operations.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for prototypes and production hardware.
• Inspect and validate finished components using metrology equipment.

Skills

CNC machining

Process optimization

Operational leadership

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Education

8+ years experience in manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAM software

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Job description

Zoo is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Los Angeles, CA to lead manufacturing systems and hardware production workflows. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and strong CNC machining expertise.

This role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, leading operations, and ensuring product quality through thorough inspections and validations, contributing to the future of engineering design.