Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support wire harness assemblies and enhance production processes. This dynamic role requires strong engineering skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, set in a collaborative environment with significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Equity participation

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

401(k) plan

Monthly DoorDash credit

Gym membership reimbursement

Fully stocked kitchen

Regular team-building events

Convenient location

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience, demonstrating a self-starter mindset.
• 1 year in a fast-paced production environment.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate harness builds with clear work instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Serve as liaison between production floor and customers.

Skills

Manufacturing principles

Problem-solving

Engineering mindset

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a critical member of our team and will play a pivotal role in the growth and success of our company, while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that will challenge and inspire you. In this role, you will work as an early member of our manufacturing team to support the build of wire harness assemblies and improve the overall manufacturing process. You will also work closely with other engineers and technicians to design, develop, and iterate on the material process flow for the factory.

What you'll own:

• Plan and coordinate harness builds by providing clear and detailed work instructions, designing and building tooling, and defining and standardizing specifications to ensure Production can build efficiently and autonomously.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput on the production floor via benchmarking and refining end-to-end processes to scale production and leveraging software solutions where appropriate.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the production floor and customers, responsible for addressing technical inquiries and ensuring clarity and adherence to specifications
• Take on diverse roles within the factory, supporting various tasks and projects as needed to enhance overall operations. Example projects may include:
  • Industrial engineering – defining parameters and driving power builds on the floor to develop time study data for different harness types.
  • Operations engineering – building a factory scheduling dashboard to provide prioritization insights and identify
  • Automation – downselecting, commissioning, and operationalizing a new cutting machine to improve processing times.
  • Design – designing wire harnesses using our internal tool to meet customers' development needs.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering, a STEM-related field, or 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience, demonstrating a self-starter mindset
• At least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced production environment
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or supply chain
• Proficiency in NX, SolidWorks, or similar CAD modeling tools
• Strong understanding of basic manufacturing principles, including material workflow, PFMEA, 5S, time studies, and production bottlenecks etc.
• Ability to identify production blockers and have a solution-oriented mindset to fix them
• Capable of evaluating new parts and determining the best path for high-rate assembly
• Curious, quick learner with an ambitious and proactive approach

Bonus Points:

• 5+ years of overall manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with IPC-620 or NASA STD 8739.4
• Experience with aerospace and defense wire harness best practices
• Has worked at a contract manufacturing company
• Has hands-on experience with electrical assemblies, e. building boxes, fabricating harnesses, performing connector mates, routing harnesses, performing electrical tests, etc.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $90,000-$180,000
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach, CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• Unlimited PTO and a 401(k) plan
• Choose a record you love, and we'll add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit – lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro, major freeways and local dining spots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value at our company. We do not discriminate based on , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Contact us at [e-mail] or visit our website https://senrasystems.us.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. or , (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Pay range$90,000—$180,000 USD