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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Actuators

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$191k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-11

Core

Develop new highly automated manufacturing and pilot lines from concept to production for actuators and drive systems, optimizing processes for battery performance, yield, and cost.

Role type

Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Actuators)

Builds

Automated manufacturing lines, pilot lines, and production processes for electromechanical systems

Domain

Defense technology / Robotics / Electromechanical manufacturing

Required skills

Manufacturing process development, Design of Experiments (DoE), CAD (NX), Test fixture design, CNC/3D printing knowledge, Yield optimization, Equipment qualification, Documentation standards

Preferred skills

Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Jira, Confluence, Aerospace/defense/robotics industry experience

Technologies

NX, CNC, 3D printing, Python, MATLAB, C/C++

Responsibilities

Develop automated manufacturing lines from concept to production, Drive innovative manufacturing processes for actuators, Plan and execute DoEs to optimize process for manufacturability, Manage installation and ramp of development lines, Generate machine specifications and documentation, Optimize equipment and processes for yield and throughput

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight