Manufacturing Engineer I-II, Machining

Industrious Ventures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Offered

Job summary

Industrious Ventures in Los Angeles is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve processes for nuclear reactor sub-systems. This role includes maturing processes, participating in design reviews, and collaborating with various departments to ensure manufacturability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in engineering or physics and at least 2 years' experience in manufacturing processes, with strong problem-solving and project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 2+ years of experience in special process manufacturing, project-based student experience.
• Experience creating work instructions and tracking BOM components.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop manufacturing processes for nuclear reactor sub-systems.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to enhance process capabilities.
• Train technicians on best-in-class operations practices and process improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Collaborative skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Tools

CAD systems

PLM, ERP, MES systems

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Manufacturing & Quality – Machining

Compensation Range: $90K - $150K • Equity Offered

You will be an expert in manufacturing and assembly of cutting‑edge nuclear reactor sub‑systems, responsible for developing processes, ensuring manufacturability, and driving continuous improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own and develop manufacturing processes for critical sub‑systems with the Antares reactor that require both conventional manufacturing and special processes.
• Mature processes from prototype to production by establishing standard processes, workflows, and qualification plans.
• Participate in design reviews and analyze parts/assemblies to assess and influence their form/fit to make them more manufacturable, based on achievable process tolerances and inspection capabilities.
• Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing team members to ensure designs are compatible with process capabilities and to drive DFM improvements.
• Analyze and disposition manufacturing discrepancies and lead multi‑disciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop new and evaluate existing manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce non‑conformance frequency/severity and reduce operating costs.
• Identify and execute design‑for‑manufacturability improvements which have system‑wide improvements to the department.
• Communicate daily with supporting departments such as production, machining, maintenance, quality, and design engineering to ensure that product is delivered on time and to specifications.
• Train technicians, engineers, and leaders on best‑in‑class operations practices by driving process improvement workshops; providing training and information briefs on key topics; and demonstrating solutions in the area.
• Participate in root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration, and field operation to implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: special process manufacturing, process qualification, aerospace/nuclear super alloys, handling hazardous materials (i.e. acids, alkali metals), manufacturing/production engineering, reliability engineering, work instruction creation, project/research‑based student experience.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to challenges faced during a hardware manufacturing based project.
• Experience creating work instructions and tracking BOM components from suppliers.
• Experience defining requirements for or designing tools and assembly fixtures using CAD systems; experience implementing this tooling using internal and external tooling suppliers.
• Knowledge of PLM, ERP, MES, and other related manufacturing planning and management systems.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern nuclear design and operation.
• Master's degree or 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Demonstrable experience developing, testing, qualifying, and maintaining manufacturing processes; especially systems containing complex special processes (i.e. welding, brazing, heat treatments, additive manufacturing, coatings, hydroforming, NDT).
• Experience creating factory layouts based on production demand and process requirements.
• General knowledge of GD&T as it relates to assembly and fabrication processes.
• Experience using CAD software (NX) as it relates to creating work instructions.
• Demonstrated track record of high impact / ROI contributions.
• Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Hands‑on experience with fluid, gas, or high voltage systems.
• Leadership experience on a project or research team.
• Experience using test instrumentation and control components (e.g. pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gages, relays, solenoid valves).
• Experience with various part inspection methods and technologies (micrometers, CMM, white light, etc.).

Location Details

We are located in Torrance, CA in a 322,000 square foot brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, and easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways.

Equal Opportunity

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (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.