Niron Magnetics, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Senior Product Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yrNiron Magnetics is scaling the world’s first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets. The Senior Product Specialist will connect customer needs with manufacturing realities, shape part designs, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.
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Responsibilities
Assess customer part designs against production capabilities and provide clear recommendations with practical paths forward
Collaborate with customers to shape manufacturable part geometries and tolerances; quantify impact on yield, cycle time, and cost
Work with quality engineers to define inspection criteria that balance customer needs with real manufacturing limits; negotiate quality requirements with customers
Coordinate production, quality, applications, and commercial teams on priorities and dependencies; communicate risks early
Track progress, resolve issues, and keep customer builds and product-related projects on schedule
Translate production status, build metrics, and risks into concise and effective executive-level dashboards and reports
Join customer calls with sales and applications engineers; align design requirements, negotiate trade-offs, and set realistic timelines
Spot bottlenecks and opportunities (handoffs, specs, data gaps), eliminate waste, and implement simple systems that improve speed and reliability over time
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering, or similar technical field
Experience in quality, applications, product management, or manufacturing engineering – preferably in an advanced manufacturing environment
Comfort working directly with customers to set expectations, negotiate design decisions, and balance cost/delivery trade-offs
Strong communication skills, especially synthesizing complex information for executives and cross-functional teams and resolving tension between opposing business priorities
Ability to create realistic schedules and help teams navigate ambiguity and execute
Strong Design for Manufacturing (DfM) intuition – ability to translate drawings and specs into stepwise manufacturing plan, make informed trade-off decisions and identify risk points
Understanding of quality principles relevant to New Product Introduction (NPI)
Preferred
Graduate degree and business/operations exposure
Experience in powder metallurgy, advanced materials, or permanent magnets
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar) and ability to suggest and implement design adjustments
Comfort building simple production/throughput models and familiarity with ERP/MRP
Experience in R&D-to-pilot-to-production environments
Experience working in a start-up or new business unit – preferably in manufacturing
Benefits
Competitive Salary: $100,000 - 140,000 annually, based on your experience and impact.
Ownership Opportunity: Equity in Niron through a meaningful stock option grant—your success is our success.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family well.
Mental Health Support: Because your well-being matters just as much as your work.
401(k) with Company Match: Helping you plan for the future while building something big today.
Ample Time Off: Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays to recharge and reconnect.
A Place to Thrive: Join a high-performing, purpose-driven manufacturing environment where innovation and collaboration fuel every day.
Company
Niron Magnetics, Inc.
Niron Magnetics is reshaping American manufacturing.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$321.6MKey Investors
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic DevelopmentUS Department of EnergySamsung Ventures
2025-10-20Grant· $10M
2025-10-16Series Unknown· $150M
2025-01-21Debt Financing· $52M
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