Manufacturing Systems Specialist

CelLink; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary employee stock options

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Job summary

CelLink is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Specialist in San Carlos, CA. You will be responsible for ensuring that production and NPI builds are executed efficiently and accurately. The role involves managing build plans, tracking materials, and collaborating across teams to ensure build readiness.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years' experience in manufacturing systems, strong analytical skills, and is proficient with ERP platforms such as SYSPRO/SFI. The position offers a base pay range of $80,000 to $95,000, and benefits include stock options and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in production planning or industrial engineering.
• Experience in building routings, BOMs, and structure maintenance in an ERP system.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing and metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly build plans based on inputs.
• Track material status and resolve shortages impacting builds.
• Ensure materials are staged for continuous flow.

Skills

Production planning

ERP or MES platform experience

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Collaboration and communication

Education

4+ years in manufacturing systems or similar

Tools

SYSPRO/SFI

Job description

Manufacturing Systems Specialist

The Manufacturing Systems Specialist is responsible for ensuring that production and NPI builds are executed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule through effective planning, material coordination, systems setup, and cross‑functional communication. This role bridges Operations, Engineering, Software, and Program Management teams to ensure build readiness, material availability, data integrity, and timely shipment execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly build plans based on target outputs, material status, and staffing constraints
• Identify bottlenecks in production flow and implement adjustments to maintain throughput
• Track material status and drive resolution of shortages impacting planned builds
• Ensure materials are staged at stations to enable continuous flow and utilization
• Interface with Supply Chain on procurement, lead times, and replenishment needs
• Maintain SYSPRO/SFI structures, routings, BOMs, and work instructions to reflect accurate build logic
• Oversee system transactions to ensure accurate WIP, inventory, and shipment visibility
• Serve as point of contact for floor support on system errors, training, and process changes
• Own End‑of‑line Part Verification and shipment tracking workflows including packaging, documentation, and customer handoff requirements
• Coordinate cross‑functional approvals to ensure on‑time delivery to customers
• Identify gaps in planning, documentation, or system logic and drive improvements across teams
• Partner with Engineering and Software to enhance manufacturing system functionality

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience working in production planning, manufacturing systems, industrial engineering, or similar function

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Hands‑on experience building routings, BOMs, and structure maintenance in an ERP or MES platform (SYSPRO/SFI strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of build planning, WIP flow, inventory control, and shipment processes in a high‑mix/mid‑volume environment
• Excellent analytical and systems thinking skills
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally in complex hardware programs
• Prior manufacturing start‑up experience
• Ability to safely and confidently operate and troubleshoot custom manufacturing and metrology equipment
• Strong organization skills and a detail‑oriented mindset
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast‑paced start‑up setting
• Excellent communicator and collaborator with a passion for tackling challenges as part of a high‑performance team

Compensation & Benefits

San Carlos, CA – Base Pay Range: $80,000 – $95,000 USD. CelLink offers discretionary employee stock options, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and other benefits. The base pay range is designed to support career progression based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E‑Verify program in specific locations as required by law.