Neros Technologies · 17 hours ago
Special Manufacturing Projects Lead
El Segundo, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expNeros is transforming the defense industry by developing innovative manufacturing capabilities for unmanned aerial systems. The Special Manufacturing Projects Lead will spearhead the establishment of new manufacturing processes and lines, focusing on efficiency and reliability in production.
IndustrialManufacturingDronesIndustrial AutomationMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end buildout of new manufacturing processes and lines, starting with drone motors and SMT and expanding into additional domains over time
Define process flows, work instructions, fixtures, test methods, and quality gates to ensure output meets engineering specs
Source, purchase, and commission industrial equipment and tooling, including vendor selection and factory acceptance where needed
Partner tightly with engineering and NPI to translate product requirements into manufacturable designs and stable, high-yield processes
Build and manage early-stage supply chain plans for materials, consumables, and outsourced sub-steps, with a bias toward speed and learning
Drive continuous improvement from first article through pilot runs, including yield, throughput, and cost reduction
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, NPI, or industrialization for electromechanical products
Demonstrated experience standing up a new manufacturing line from prototype through pilot production, including equipment selection, commissioning, and ramp
Hands-on experience with one or more of: electric motor manufacturing, winding and magnet assembly, precision mechanical assembly, SMT/process engineering, or fiber/composite-related processes
Strong capability translating engineering requirements into process controls, acceptance tests, and quality plans (FAI, control plans, SPC or equivalent)
Experience specifying and designing fixtures, jigs, and test equipment, and working with vendors or internal teams to fabricate them
Experience sourcing equipment and working with domestic and international suppliers, including lead times, spares, and serviceability
Strong project management skills: build schedules, manage risks, drive cross-functional execution, and communicate clearly
Preferred
Experience bringing up manufacturing lines in resource-constrained, fast-iteration environments (e.g. hardware startup)
Background in supplier development and cost modeling for make-vs-buy decisions
Familiarity with defense, export controls, or ITAR-adjacent manufacturing constraints
Experience building production test coverage for motors or power electronics (dyno testing, vibration, thermal, burn-in)
Experience with factory layout and facility planning (utilities, EHS, material flow, and ergonomics)
Benefits
Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
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 CapitalCantos,Sequoia 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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