Manufacturing Engineer

Heaviside Industries, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Heaviside Industries, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Production Engineering & Design professional to develop and maintain assembly instructions, support new product introductions, and drive manufacturability improvements.

You will oversee core processes like CNC machining, molding, and 3D printing, while coordinating with subcontractors to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The role requires a solid background in mechanical engineering, hands-on manufacturing knowledge, and strong

Qualifications

• Requires a Mechanical Engineering background and hands-on experience in high-precision production environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CNC, molding, assembly, and related fabrication processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors and external suppliers in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on with 3D printing technologies and production prototyping.
• Strong change-management experience (ECO/ECR) in production.
• Ability to create and maintain assembly instructions and work procedures.
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems and data integrity.
• Experience with RMA processes, repair workflows, and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of tool calibration and maintenance planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ITAR context familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain assembly instructions and work instructions for production.
• Support introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) reviews and improvements.
• Apply core production processes like CNC machining, assembly, injection molding, and overmolding.
• Evaluate and select manufacturing methods for components and assemblies.
• Identify process improvements and drive efficiency across workflows.
• Manage subcontractors and external manufacturers; ensure quality and timing.
• Collaborate with suppliers on process capability and non-conformances.
• Operate and maintain 3D printing equipment for prototyping and production support.
• Manage ECOs/ECRs and coordinate cross-functional approval of changes.
• Support RMA processes, repair analytics, and trend reporting.
• Plan tool calibration schedules and maintain calibration records.
• Use ERP/MES to manage production data, BOMs, and routings.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing processes

Subcontractor management

3D printing

ECO/ECR change management

Assembly instructions

ERP/MES knowledge

RMA & repair analysis

Tool calibration planning

Documentation discipline

Communication skills

ITAR / U.S. Person

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP software

MES systems

Job description

ABOUT HEAVISIDE INDUSTRIES

Heaviside Industries builds multi-domain autonomous precision munitions for U.S. and allied special operations and conventional forces. While modern warfare has rapidly evolved with the proliferation of unmanned systems, hyper-precise munitions in contested environments are the future of the battlefield. Economical precision strike capabilities are critical to U.S. and allied war efforts, enabling successful defeat of enemy military assets and infrastructure. Heaviside builds precision munitions designed to operate in GPS-denied and spectrum-jammed battlefields—where traditional systems degrade or fail—without inflated prices or sacrifice to performance.

All engineering and manufacturing is conducted in-house in Heaviside's Los Angeles, CA headquarters and Oslo, Norway office.

Heaviside is backed by Interlagos, Menlo Ventures, Flume Ventures, Cantos, Anorak Ventures, and Ravelin Ventures.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Production Engineering & Design

• Develop and maintain assembly instructions and work instructions for production
• Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) reviews and improvements

Manufacturing Processes

• Apply in-depth knowledge of core production processes like CNC machining, assembly, injection moulding, and overmoulding
• Evaluate and select appropriate manufacturing methods for components and assemblies
• Identify process improvements and drive efficiency across production workflows

Supplier Development

• Manage and follow up subcontractors and external manufacturers
• Ensure subcontractors meet quality, delivery, and technical requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers on process capability, non-conformances, and continuous improvement
• 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
• Operate and maintain 3D printing equipment for prototyping and production support

Change Management

• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
• Coordinate cross-functional review and approval of production changes
• Ensure changes are properly documented and implemented on the shop floor

RMA & Repair Analytics

• Support and manage the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) process
• Conduct repair analysis and identify recurring failure patterns
• Report on RMA trends and drive corrective actions

Tool Calibration & Maintenance

• Plan and execute tool calibration schedules
• Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with traceability requirements
• Coordinate preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment

ERP & MES Systems

• Utilize ERP and MES systems to manage production data, BOMs, and routings
• Ensure data accuracy and support digital workflow improvements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Background in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical education
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, assembly, injection molding, and over molding
• Experience managing subcontractors and external suppliers in a production context
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing technologies and processes
• Strong understanding of change management processes in a production environment (ECO/ECR)
• Experience creating and maintaining assembly instructions and work procedures
• Working knowledge of ERP and/or MES systems
• Experience with RMA processes, repair workflows, and failure analysis
• Familiarity with tool calibration processes and maintenance planning
• Structured, detail-oriented approach to documentation and process discipline
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.62)

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience from the defense industry — familiarity with regulatory requirements, traceability demands, and quality standards
• Knowledge of RF products and their manufacturing considerations
• Experience with battery testing procedures and safety requirements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987

Heaviside is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Heaviside is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical disability or any other legally protected status.