Neros Technologies · 2 days ago
Manufacturing Design Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expNeros Technologies is a defense technology company focused on rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. They are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Engineer to optimize manufacturability and cost while driving innovation from initial design concepts to full-scale production.
DronesIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Optimize manufacturability and cost by leading the design of hardware and production cells and PFMEA process
Bring your designs to life by developing and implementing essential production tooling, jigs, fixtures and equipment
Ensure quality and efficiency through rigorous process qualification using Design of Experiments (DOE)
Establish clear, repeatable processes by developing comprehensive documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, safety standards, and mBOMs
Influence product design by actively participating in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews
Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges and non-conformances
Share your expertise by mentoring and training colleagues
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
5+ years of experience thriving in dynamic engineering or manufacturing environments
The ability to tackle complex problems using first principles thinking
Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or NX
Demonstrated experience in developing, designing, and optimizing tooling for production lines with minimal oversight
A track record of successfully introducing and implementing new products and manufacturing capabilities from NPI to Mass Production
Preferred
Previous manufacturing experience with drones
Familiarity with camera, battery, motor and sensor technologies
Previous mechanical design, reliability test and failure analysis experience
Previous experience with designing functional test fixtures
Experience with automation and integrating robot arms
Experience working in a high volume, cost sensitive industry like consumer electronics or automotive
Hands-on fabrication skills (general shop tools, manual machining, welding, CNC machining, etc.)
Benefits
Highly competitive equity grants
Company
Neros Technologies
Neros Technologies is a defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned aerial systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.5MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalVy Capital
2025-11-10Series B· $75M
2025-03-17Series A· $35M
2024-05-20Seed· $9.5M
Leadership Team
Soren Monroe-Anderson
Co-Founder & CEO
Olaf Hichwa
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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