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Manufacturing Engineer, NPI
Design and optimize the supply chain and build process for manufacturing-optimized new device versions.
Walnut Creek, California, United States
Senior
4 months ago
Gridware
Hardware + software to detect powerline failure and prevent wildfires.
Job is no longer active
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✨ About The Role
- As a Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) at Gridware, you will be responsible for owning the entire production process for hardware products, including the Gridscope and Gateway devices.
- You will work closely with the mechanical lead and embedded test engineer to design and optimize the supply chain and build process for new versions of the device.
- Your role involves significant collaboration with the current contract manufacturer to establish new production lines and develop long-term relationships with supply chain partners.
- You will be tasked with optimizing the supply chain to achieve predictability and cost savings.
- Part of your responsibilities includes developing documentation and fixturing to assemble devices.
- This role is critical in enhancing the safety and reliability of communities by contributing to the prevention of disasters related to electricity distribution.
- You will be the first full-time person in this role at Gridware, which will allow you to have an outsized impact on the company's processes, quality, and cost structure.
âš¡ Requirements
- You should have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, supply chain, or contract manufacturing, preferably gained in a startup or small company environment.
- Your experience should include managing multiple contract manufacturers, ideally across various locations in the United States.
- You have been involved in at least one cycle of contract manufacturer selection and negotiation.
- You have experience managing a supply chain that includes international suppliers and are capable of working in a startup environment.
- You are a proactive individual who can take ownership of the entire production process for hardware products.
- You are willing to travel significantly (estimated 30%) to work closely with contract manufacturers and optimize the supply chain.
- You are a good fit if you have a degree or equivalent skills in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
- You are a hands-on professional who can contribute to the design and optimization of the supply chain and build processes.
Manufacturing Engineer, NPI
Walnut Creek, California, United States
Engineering
Job is no longer active
About Gridware
Hardware + software to detect powerline failure and prevent wildfires.