SoLa Impact · 20 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expModel/Z is a trailblazing enterprise focused on reinventing multifamily housing through the development of standardized, modular units. They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining all manufacturing processes in a fast-paced production environment.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and production support personnel
Allocate resources effectively, including labor, equiptment and project priorities
Define long-term and short-term departmental goals and align manufacturing engineering strategies with overall business objectives
Drive operational excellence through standardization, workflow optimization, and implementation of best practices
Oversee creation, validation, and continuous improvements of manufacturing processes to ensure scalability, efficiency, and quality
Lead process validation exercises, including cycletimes studies, labor requirements, tooling needs, and work instructions development
Manage and optimize factory layout, resource utilization, and production flow
Develop comprehensive work instructions, process documentation, routings, and workflows in MES systems
Oversee design and implementation of tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve throughput and quality
Lead time studies, data analysism and process capability evaluations to establish standards and improve productivity
Drive first builds, prototyping efforts, and mBOM development for new assemblies or products
Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, enhance safety, and increase operational efficiency
Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation documentation including SOPs, process flowcharts, equipment specifications, and test methods
Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure manufacturability, quality, and successful product launches
Support shop-floor teams through responsive problem-solving and root cause analysis
Lead operating reviews and manage ramp-up readiness for new manufacturing setups
Complete other tasks and projects assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required
5 plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including 2 plus years in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong background in manufacturing engineering, process development, and cross-functional project leadership
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, quality control, and Lean principles
Ability to define and build processes from the ground up, including documentation and training
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Ability to present information in a concise and easily understood manner
Preferred
Experience with GD&T, CAD modeling (SolidWORKS, Inventor, AutoCAD), and manufacturing execution systems preferred
Benefits
Paid vacation
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Sick leave
10 paid holidays
Bereavement days
Company
SoLa Impact
SoLa Impact is a double bottom-line fund, founded with the express strategy to produce market returns for their investors .
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$34.8MKey Investors
ACORE Capital
2025-03-04Debt Financing· $34.8M
Leadership Team
Martin Muoto
Founder and CEO
Gray Lusk
Co-Founder and COO
Recent News
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