Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Aperia Technologies; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in California seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing processes focused on plastic molding and mechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in high-volume production and strong expertise in process optimization. This role is onsite and offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $140,000 along with additional compensation benefits.

Benefits

Equity options

Bonuses

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-volume production of plastic and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on expertise in plastic molding processes and tooling.
• Strong background in process validation and root cause investigation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with molding suppliers to ensure quality and capacity.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Collaborate with design and operations to resolve non-conformances.

Skills

Plastic molding processes

Statistical tools for process control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Overview

Aperia is unlocking a new era of efficiency and sustainability for commercial vehicle fleets, by developing innovative hardware and data analytics solutions. Inventors of the award-winning and disruptive Halotm Automatic Tire Inflator, and the cloud delivered Halo Connect tire analytics platform. Aperia saves fleets thousands of hours of down-time every week, reduces the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the freight industry. Join us as we expand our product offering and take the next steps on our journey toward bringing the "backbone of our economy" into the automation age.

Role

Your Role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer: you will lead the development and refinement of manufacturing processes for high-volume mechanical assemblies. This role emphasizes plastic molding, ultrasonic and vibration welding, and collaboration with suppliers to deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective production. You will partner with internal teams and external manufacturers to improve throughput, maintain quality, and ensure safe and scalable operations. This is an onsite position. We are unable to sponsor H-1B, F-1 OPT, and STEM OPT extension at this time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with molding suppliers to define molding and plastic welding (ultrasonic, vibration, etc.) parameters and controls, resolve production issues, and ensure consistent quality and capacity.
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and line layouts to improve site manufacturing efficiency, safety, and throughput.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Test, Quality, and Operations to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Define and maintain manufacturing plans for NPI builds, ensuring readiness for production release and scaling.
• Support cost control, supplier selection, and product improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume production of plastic and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on expertise in plastic molding processes, tooling, and weld-based joining methods.
• Strong background in process validation, capability studies, and root cause investigation.
• Proficiency with statistical tools for process control and optimization.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Proficiency in CAD tools for fixture and tool development.
• Strong communication skills to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience driving performance management initiatives with molding and assembly partners.
• Familiarity with automation in assembly or welding processes.
• Experienced with supplier qualification and global manufacturing operations.

Pay Range

• Base salary: $125,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent on experience and location.
• Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.

Location: Onsite in California (e.g., San Francisco / Bay Area) as indicated by role listings.

Note: This posting may include references to nearby job opportunities; the primary role described here is for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position with Aperia.