Remote-First Hardware Manufacturing Engineer

KoBold Metals DRC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Equity

Job summary

KoBold Metals is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to transform prototype hardware into repeatable production. You will manage the lab, shop floor, and receiving, while coordinating with design engineers to ensure build quality and documentation.

This role blends manufacturing, supplier development, and field support in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes collaboration across ATG and external vendors to scale hardware deployments and maintain rigorous documentation and quality

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, production, or hardware build engineering.
• Hands-on experience managing hardware builds and shop/lab environments.
• Experience with sourcing and vendor development.
• Inventory and materials management knowledge.
• Strong project management and ability to work with design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage hardware builds from prototype through low-volume production.
• Own the day-to-day operation of the lab and shop floor—layout, equipment, tooling, consumables, and safety.
• Establish incoming and in-process quality checks; track and resolve nonconformances with suppliers.
• Source components and services—identify, qualify, and develop vendors for hardware builds and ATG projects.
• Create and maintain build and deployment documentation—work instructions, assembly procedures, test protocols, and deployment guides.
• Proactively resolve bottlenecks with Field Ops and Exploration teams to get gear to site.

Job description

KoBold Metals is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to transform prototype hardware into repeatable production. You will manage the lab, shop floor, and receiving, while coordinating with design engineers to ensure build quality and documentation.

This role blends manufacturing, supplier development, and field support in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes collaboration across ATG and external vendors to scale hardware deployments and maintain rigorous documentation and quality