Special Manufacturing Projects Lead

Neros Technologies • El Segundo, CA

5d • $190,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Neros is hiring a Special Manufacturing Projects Lead to stand up new in-house manufacturing capabilities that enable rapid vertical integration and higher product reliability. This role will build early prototype processes and equipment into repeatable lines that can be transferred into operations for scale production.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, NPI, or industrialization for electromechanical products
• Demonstrated experience standing up a new manufacturing line from prototype through pilot production, including equipment selection, commissioning, and ramp
• Hands-on experience with one or more of: electric motor manufacturing, winding and magnet assembly, precision mechanical assembly, SMT/process engineering, or fiber/composite-related processes
• Strong capability translating engineering requirements into process controls, acceptance tests, and quality plans (FAI, control plans, SPC or equivalent)
• Experience specifying and designing fixtures, jigs, and test equipment, and working with vendors or internal teams to fabricate them
• Experience sourcing equipment and working with domestic and international suppliers, including lead times, spares, and serviceability
• Strong project management skills: build schedules, manage risks, drive cross-functional execution, and communicate clearly

Nice To Haves

• Experience bringing up manufacturing lines in resource-constrained, fast-iteration environments (e.g. hardware startup)
• Background in supplier development and cost modeling for make-vs-buy decisions
• Familiarity with defense, export controls, or ITAR-adjacent manufacturing constraints
• Experience building production test coverage for motors or power electronics (dyno testing, vibration, thermal, burn-in)
• Experience with factory layout and facility planning (utilities, EHS, material flow, and ergonomics)

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end buildout of new manufacturing processes and lines, starting with drone motors and SMT and expanding into additional domains over time
• Define process flows, work instructions, fixtures, test methods, and quality gates to ensure output meets engineering specs
• Source, purchase, and commission industrial equipment and tooling, including vendor selection and factory acceptance where needed
• Partner tightly with engineering and NPI to translate product requirements into manufacturable designs and stable, high-yield processes
• Build and manage early-stage supply chain plans for materials, consumables, and outsourced sub-steps, with a bias toward speed and learning
• Drive continuous improvement from first article through pilot runs, including yield, throughput, and cost reduction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed