Manufacturing Engineer – Scale High-Volume Hardware (Onsite)

Vital Lyfe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early ownership in a high-growth startup

Work on high-impact problems

Join a mission-driven team

Job summary

Vital Lyfe, located in Torrance, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize production lines for innovative desalination technology. You will lead DFM/DFA initiatives, collaborate across teams, and drive continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced, engineering-led startup. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience. This position requires a hands-on mindset and strong problem-solving skills. Join us to help scale impactful technology in water security.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience in manufacturing engineering, process development or production optimization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation, tooling, and fixture design.
• Comfortable with hands-on work including designing and validating processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize manufacturing processes and production lines for desalination systems.
• Lead DFM/DFA initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Own continuous-improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Strong CAD experience

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Vital Lyfe, located in Torrance, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize production lines for innovative desalination technology. You will lead DFM/DFA initiatives, collaborate across teams, and drive continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced, engineering-led startup. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience. This position requires a hands-on mindset and strong problem-solving skills. Join us to help scale impactful technology in water security.