Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Epirus•4h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeManager Level5+ yrs exp
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- About Epirus
- Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
- Job Summary
- We are seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing to lead a high-performance production organization responsible for delivering world-class hardware at scale. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, engineering-intense environments and who brings a strong bias toward action, continuous improvement
- rigorous operational discipline. You will own day-to-day factory operations, drive throughput and yield, develop manufacturing talent
- partner cross-functionally to ensure we build products with unmatched quality, speed
- reliability. You will operate at the intersection of hardware, automation, quality
- operational excellence.
- Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership
- Lead all manufacturing operations including production, assembly, testing, material flow, and daily execution.
- Translate company milestones into executable manufacturing plans with clear priorities and accountability.
- Drive throughput, yields, schedule adherence, and cost targets through disciplined execution.
- Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and problem-solving consistent with high-growth engineering organizations.
- Production Management
- Optimize production lines for takt time, labor efficiency, and throughput.
- Implement scalable processes that reduce variability and enable repeatable, high-quality builds.
- Monitor KPIs and lead daily/weekly operational reviews to ensure performance to plan.
- Serve as the escalation point for production issues and drive rapid resolution of blockers.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team across supervisors, leads, and operators.
- Implement robust training, certification, and cross-training programs to maximize capability and flexibility.
- Cultivate a safety-first culture with a deep commitment to continuous improvement.
- Manufacturing Engineering & Process Excellence
- Partner with ME, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to scale up new products and processes for production.
- Lead factory readiness for new product introduction (NPI), including line layout, tooling, equipment, and staffing.
- Drive systematic root cause analysis and corrective actions (DMAIC, 8D, A3).
- Champion process documentation and standardization through high-quality work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Supply Chain on material readiness, constraints, and supplier quality issues.
- Partner with Quality to maintain world-class standards and drive improving FPY and DPPM.
- Collaborate with Engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and rapid design iteration.
- Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in hardware manufacturing, with 4+ years leading teams.
- Proven success scaling production in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments.
- Strong background in lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving.
- Experience with work order systems, MES, ERP, and real-time production reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives with urgency and precision.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, defense, EVs, robotics, or high-complexity electromechanical hardware.
- Background in automation, robotics integration, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Prior experience improving manufacturability through tooling, fixtures, or process optimization.
- Strong data skills: ability to interpret KPIs and use data to guide decisions.
- Ability to scale teams from early-stage prototype operations to full-rate production.
- Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including potential international travel.
- Flexibility to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
- ITAR REQUIREMENTS
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
- eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
- At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
- As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience
- specific office location.
- For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
- $168,700 — $198,800 USD
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