Senior Build Project Engineer - Hardware NPI & Production

Monarch Quantum; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% employer matching

20 paid time off days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum in Kentucky is seeking a Senior Build Project Engineer to own the build schedule, manage milestones, and drive prototype-to-production readiness across multiple teams.

You will coordinate with Design Engineering, Process Development and Operations, track BOMs and material status, and maintain risk logs in a fast-paced startup setting. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a startup or technology company.
• Experience leading hardware builds from prototype through production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall build schedule for assigned projects, including milestone dates, dependencies, and critical path activities.
• Lead execution of initial engineering prototype builds and support the transition to repeatable production builds with Process Development and Operations.
• Drive predictable build execution by coordinating across Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Process Development, and Operations.
• Track BOM, drawings, tooling, and inspection readiness; resolve gaps that could impact build execution.
• Prepare build progress status updates for internal teams and stakeholder briefings.
• Identify and elevate schedule risks to leadership before they impact timelines.
• Maintain build configuration records by serial number and track material status with supply chain support.
• Track incoming inspection and certification status per lot for critical parts.
• Maintain an open risk/issue log with owners and target resolution dates.
• Collaborate across the organization to foster trust and reinforce company values.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Hardware development

NPI readiness

Engineering communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Monarch Quantum in Kentucky is seeking a Senior Build Project Engineer to own the build schedule, manage milestones, and drive prototype-to-production readiness across multiple teams.

You will coordinate with Design Engineering, Process Development and Operations, track BOMs and material status, and maintain risk logs in a fast-paced startup setting. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.