Pegasus · 1 month ago
Manufacturing Operations Engineer
Richmond, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPegasus Solar is the fastest-growing provider of proprietary solar mounting hardware and project design software in the U.S. They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Engineer to support product development, lead New Production Introduction, and manage in-house manufacturing and assembly operations. This role will involve collaborating with product development teams and overseeing the U.S. supply chain to meet customer demands.
ManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Partner with product development teams to design for manufacturability (DFM) for high-volume manufacturing processes like stamping, roll forming, extrusions, die castings
Lead process development, tooling validation, and pilot production runs for new products
Ensure smooth transition from prototyping to full-scale high volume production
Oversee daily operations of Pegasus’s in-house manufacturing and assembly lines
Troubleshoot technical production issues and implement corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency, quality, and throughput
Ensure compliance with quality standards and support quality management activities
Train Pegasus operations staff in manufacturing and quality best practices
Identify, audit, and qualify U.S.-based suppliers for metals and plastics manufacturing processes (extrusion, stamping, casting, cold forged hardware, injection molding)
Oversee tooling qualification, supplier capability assessments, and production line validation
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve production issues and improve overall performance
Support Pegasus’s global manufacturing team and supply chain activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing) or equivalent proven work experience as a skilled Journeyman or Master Manufacturing Tradesman (Machinist, Foundryman, Molder, Die Maker, Tool Builder, Automation, etc.)
~10 years of relevant professional work experience
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience overseeing high-volume manufacturing lines in aluminum extrusion, roll forming, metal stamping, casting, cold forging, or plastic injection molding
Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and problem-solving methodologies
Experience with production automation
Professional fluency with Office, Project, 3D Modeling CAD/CAM (e.g. Solidworks or Fusion), PLM, and ERP (e.g Netsuite) software platforms
Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes
Must be comfortable in a manufacturing shop environment with hands on experience setting up and operating machine tools
Proven track record of driving process improvements and reducing costs
Supplier management, auditing, and qualification experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-driven, self-motivated w/ strong decision-making skills
Great team player with strong ethical center
Willingness to travel periodically (primarily within the U.S.) for supplier visits and audits
Preferred
Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
Lean Six Sigma training and certification
Multi-lingual candidates highly desired, especially Spanish and/or Chinese
Company
Pegasus
Pegasus is the fastest-growing manufacturer of solar mounting hardware and provider of project design software in the U.S.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10.03MKey Investors
Ecosystem Integrity Fund
2018-07-10Series A· $5.4M
2017-09-11Series A· $4.63M
2015-07-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Kai Stephan
CEO & Founder
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