Senior Director of Manufacturing

🏢 Summary: Senior Director of Manufacturing role leading end-to-end manufacturing strategy and execution for sodium-ion battery systems, driving the ramp from pilot to giga-scale production across multiple facilities. The position owns manufacturing engineering, operations, process development, yield, cost, and ramp readiness while partnering cross-functionally to deliver commercial-scale energy storage systems. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building scalable production systems and manufacturing teams in a fast-growing environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 10+ years in battery, semiconductor, or high-volume precision manufacturing, Experience scaling from pilot to GWh-level or equivalent production, Experience building and leading manufacturing engineering teams of 50+, Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, Hands-on experience with SPC, Hands-on experience with FMEA, Hands-on experience with Six Sigma, BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience, Experience in early-commercialization or growth-stage manufacturing environments 📃 Skills: Manufacturing, ProcessEngineering, Lean, SPC, FMEA, SixSigma, Automation, OEE, Battery, SodiumIon, LithiumIon, AI 🏢 Description: Role: Senior Director of Manufacturing Location: Burlingame, CA (with significant time at Sacramento, CA manufacturing facility) Department: Manufacturing Reports To: VP of Manufacturing Position Type: Full-time About the Role - Senior Director of Manufacturing The Senior Director of Manufacturing owns the end-to-end manufacturing strategy and execution for Peak's sodium-ion battery systems as we move from pilot through giga-scale commercial production. You will lead manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, process development, facilities, equipment, yield, and ramp readiness across the full BESS stack, spanning our Burlingame pilot operation and our Sacramento manufacturing facility. This role exists right now because Peak is in the most consequential operational moment of the company. First commercial customer deliveries are imminent, multi-year supply contracts are landing, and the production system we build over the next eighteen months will define our cost structure, our ramp velocity, and our ability to meet the grid-scale demand coming through 2027 and beyond. You'll partner closely with engineering, supply chain, and our commercial team to bring product to market and stand up the production system that supports it. You'll inherit a strong technical bench and an ambitious roadmap, and you'll have the autonomy to build the manufacturing organization the company needs. This role is for a builder. Someone who can move from in the weeds problem solving to board-level planning in the same day, and who wants to own outcomes and manage the process. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) - Lead the manufacturing engineering and process development organization through the ramp from pilot to giga-scale production - Define and execute the production ramp plan, including equipment specification, line layout, yield curves, and cost-down roadmap across our Burlingame and Sacramento sites - Build and develop a world-class manufacturing leadership bench spanning process engineering, equipment, quality, automation, and facilities - Partner with engineering to drive design-for-manufacturing into the product roadmap from day one - Own manufacturing KPIs end-to-end: throughput, yield, OEE, cost per kWh, and safety performance - Drive process maturity from pilot-scale engineering handoffs into stable, repeatable, audit-ready production for commercial customer shipments - Establish and manage strategic relationships with equipment OEMs, automation partners, and consumables suppliers - Represent manufacturing in executive forums, board updates, and customer and investor due diligence What You'll Bring (Qualifications) - 10+ years in battery, semiconductor, or other high-volume precision manufacturing, with progressive leadership scope - Direct experience scaling from pilot to GWh-level (or equivalent) production with documented yield, cost, and ramp outcomes - Demonstrated success building and leading manufacturing engineering organizations of 50+, including process, equipment, and quality functions - Hands-on fluency with lean manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, and modern factory operating systems - Experience operating in early-commercialization environments where processes are still being developed - BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience - Strong commercial understanding of cost per kWh drivers - Comfort operating in a growth-stage, venture-backed company environment Preferred Qualifications - Direct lithium-ion or sodium-ion cell or pack manufacturing experience at a commercial-scale facility - Experience transitioning from prototype to commercial product - Familiarity with energy storage system integration and grid-connected operation - Comfort using modern AI tools in day-to-day workflow Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $233,000-$275,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Competitive benefits package includes: - Flexible time off - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) plan - Equity opportunities - Additional work perks

🏢 Summary: Lead and build the automation and controls function for a new sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility, ensuring 24/7 system uptime and scalable production. This role combines hands-on PLC/SCADA engineering with team leadership, equipment commissioning, and control architecture design. You will define automation standards, oversee FAT/SAT processes, and implement robust MES connectivity to support full commercial ramp-up. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years managing Controls Engineers in industrial manufacturing, Hands-on experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT v3, Experience integrating PLC/SCADA systems with MES platforms, Direct participation in equipment design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Proficiency in SCADA systems and HMI design, Experience with industrial data acquisition platforms, Ability to define and document 24/7 operational procedures, BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), Ability to support continuous manufacturing operations, Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% 📃 Skills: Beckhoff, TwinCAT, PLC, SCADA, MES, HMI, Ignition, AI, ElectricalEngineering, ControlSystems 🏢 Description: Role: Automation Manager Location: Sacramento, CA Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Head of Automation Position Type: Full-time About the Role: Automation Manager The Automation Manager is responsible for building and leading the automation and controls infrastructure that keeps Peak Energy's sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility running at full capacity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across a 4-shift operation. This role is both strategic and deeply technical: you'll have direct input into the architecture of our control systems, hire and develop a team of Controls Engineers and Technicians, participate in the acquisition and commissioning of new industrial manufacturing equipment, and create the operational procedures that ensure rapid, reliable response when systems need attention. Our Sacramento manufacturing facility is in the planning and build-out phase. This person will be hired to help open it. That means participating in equipment design reviews and international Factory Acceptance Tests as manufacturing equipment is selected and commissioned, and building the controls team, procedures, and documentation standards the facility will run on from day one. There is no existing playbook to inherit; this person will write it. This role requires someone who is comfortable operating at both the technical and organizational level: debugging a control system issue and then writing the procedure that prevents the next one. What You'll Do - Lead the controls and automation function for the manufacturing facility, maintaining system uptime across a 24/7, 4-shift production schedule - Participate in design reviews for the acquisition of industrial manufacturing equipment, providing input on automation architecture, PLC platform compatibility, and control system specifications - Lead and participate in international Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for newly acquired industrial manufacturing equipment - Build, hire, and develop a team of Controls Engineers and Controls Technicians (7–12 team members) - Define and own shift coverage models, escalation protocols, and response procedures; create documentation governing automation issue response - Establish and maintain PLC architecture standards across the facility, with Beckhoff TwinCAT as the primary platform - Design and implement connectivity between PLCs and MES systems to enable real-time production data, traceability, and process monitoring - Create, maintain, and improve automation documentation: control system designs, change management procedures, operator manuals, and maintenance protocols - Collaborate with equipment engineers, process engineers, and manufacturing leadership to align automation systems with production goals - Own controls and automation KPIs: system uptime, mean time to repair (MTTR), alarm rationalization, and preventive maintenance compliance - Establish and enforce safety standards for control systems, including emergency shutdown procedures and safety interlocks - Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in automation to improve yield and throughput What You'll Bring - Minimum 5 years of experience managing Controls Engineers in an industrial manufacturing environment - Hands-on experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT v3 - Experience establishing connectivity between PLC/SCADA systems and MES platforms - Experience participating in equipment design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) - Proficiency with SCADA systems, HMI design, and industrial data acquisition platforms - Ability to define and document operational procedures for 24/7 teams - BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience - Ability to manage scheduling and staffing for continuous manufacturing operations - Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% Preferred Qualifications - Experience in battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, or other high-precision industrial environments - Familiarity with Ignition by Inductive Automation - Experience scaling from pilot production to commercial-scale manufacturing - Familiarity with energy storage system architecture and battery manufacturing processes - Comfort using modern AI tools in day-to-day workflow Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $185,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Benefits include: - Flexible time off - Medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) plan - Equity opportunities - Additional work perks

🏢 Summary: Senior Industrial Engineer role focused on optimizing satellite manufacturing operations through factory simulation, capacity planning, and production system improvements. The position leads cross-functional factory optimization initiatives, supports digital manufacturing transformation, and drives scalable spacecraft production readiness. The role includes project leadership, advanced industrial engineering analysis, and mentoring junior engineers. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, 6+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering, Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects or factory improvement initiatives, Strong analytical and modeling skills, Experience in complex electromechanical assembly environments, Eligibility to comply with U.S. export control regulations (ITAR) 📃 Skills: Excel, Python, SQL, MES, ERP, Solumina, SAP, FactoryLogix, Siemens, FlexSim, Simio, VSM, Lean, SixSigma, PMP, Simulation, Automation 🏢 Description: We’re expanding our satellite manufacturing capability and seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead factory optimization initiatives and drive scalable, efficient spacecraft production. This role blends advanced industrial engineering with program level project leadership. You will own major initiatives that impact throughput, predictability, and factory readiness as we grow build rates and introduce new product lines. Key Responsibilities - Lead value stream mapping (VSM) exercises to define current and future state flows, identify waste, and extract takt‑limiting constraints. - Build and maintain factory simulations (discrete-event, throughput modeling, WIP flow simulation) to validate production architectures and rate‑readiness strategies. - Use simulation tools to evaluate staffing levels, workstation loading, WIP accumulation, bottlenecks, and expansion scenarios. - Lead factory optimization projects from concept through implementation, including scope, schedule, resource planning, and risk management. - Develop long-term capacity models, rate-readiness plans, and production system architectures. - Design and optimize workstation layouts, tooling strategies, and material flow systems for satellite AIT. - Perform advanced analyses: time studies, discrete-event simulation, constraint modeling, and process mapping. - Establish and maintain factory performance dashboards and KPIs in partnership with Operations and Program Management. - Drive cross-functional alignment on factory upgrades, capital investments, and process changes. - Coach and mentor junior Industrial Engineers and process improvement specialists. - Ensure compliance with cleanroom, ESD, space hardware handling, and quality system requirements. - Support digital transformation of the factory including MES enhancements, automation integration, and data-driven operations. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field. - 6+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering. - Demonstrated experience leading multi-part stakeholder projects or factory improvement initiatives. - Strong analytical and modeling skills (Excel, Python, SQL, simulation tools). - Experience in complex electromechanical assembly environments. Preferred Qualifications - Aerospace or space hardware experience (satellite, avionics, precision structures, or high-reliability electronics). - Experience with Solumina, SAP, FactoryLogix, or comparable MES/ERP systems. - Experience with Factory Simulation tools: Siemens, FlexSim, Simio, or equivalent. - Professional Certifications: PMP, Lean 6-sigma, etc. - Experience developing capital project proposals or leading factory layout redesigns. - Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from technicians to executives. Salary - $140,000 - $170,000 USD ITAR Requirements This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Benefits - Equity participation - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) plan with 3% employer contribution - Paid time off and holidays - Paid parental leave - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Professional development opportunities - Team building activities Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

🏢 Summary: Leadership role responsible for building and managing the automation and controls infrastructure of a new 24/7 sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility. The position combines hands-on PLC and SCADA technical expertise with team development, equipment commissioning, and control system architecture ownership. The Automation Manager will define standards, lead FAT/SAT processes, integrate PLCs with MES, and ensure high system uptime and safety compliance. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years managing Controls Engineers in industrial manufacturing, Hands-on experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT v3, Experience integrating PLC/SCADA systems with MES platforms, Participation in equipment design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Proficiency in SCADA systems, HMI design, industrial data acquisition, Ability to define and document 24/7 operational procedures, BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% 📃 Skills: Beckhoff, TwinCAT, PLC, SCADA, MES, HMI, Ignition, AI, ElectricalEngineering, ControlSystems 🏢 Description: Role: Automation Manager Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Head of Automation About the Role: Automation Manager The Automation Manager is responsible for building and leading the automation and controls infrastructure that keeps Peak Energy's sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility running at full capacity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across a 4-shift operation. This role is both strategic and deeply technical: you'll have direct input into the architecture of our control systems, hire and develop a team of Controls Engineers and Technicians, participate in the acquisition and commissioning of new industrial manufacturing equipment, and create the operational procedures that ensure rapid, reliable response when systems need attention. Our Sacramento manufacturing facility is in the planning and build-out phase. This person will be hired to help open it. That means participating in equipment design reviews and international Factory Acceptance Tests as manufacturing equipment is selected and commissioned, and building the controls team, procedures, and documentation standards the facility will run on from day one. There is no existing playbook to inherit; this person will write it. This role requires someone who is comfortable operating at both the technical and organizational level: debugging a control system issue and then writing the procedure that prevents the next one. What You'll Do - Lead the controls and automation function for the manufacturing facility, maintaining system uptime across a 24/7, 4-shift production schedule - Participate in design reviews for the acquisition of industrial manufacturing equipment, providing input on automation architecture, PLC platform compatibility, and control system specifications - Lead and participate in international Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for newly acquired industrial manufacturing equipment - Build, hire, and develop a team of Controls Engineers and Controls Technicians (7–12 team members) - Define and own shift coverage models, escalation protocols, and response procedures; create documentation governing automation issue response - Establish and maintain PLC architecture standards across the facility, with Beckhoff TwinCAT as the primary platform - Design and implement connectivity between PLCs and MES systems to enable real-time production data, traceability, and process monitoring - Create, maintain, and continuously improve automation documentation: control system designs, change management procedures, operator manuals, and maintenance protocols - Collaborate with equipment engineers, process engineers, and manufacturing leadership to align automation systems with production goals - Own controls and automation KPIs: system uptime, mean time to repair (MTTR), alarm rationalization, and preventive maintenance compliance - Establish and enforce safety standards for control systems, including emergency shutdown procedures and safety interlocks - Drive continuous improvement in automation to reduce manual intervention, improve yield, and increase throughput What You'll Bring - Minimum 5 years of experience managing Controls Engineers in an industrial manufacturing environment - Hands-on technical experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT v3 - Experience establishing connectivity between PLC/SCADA systems and MES platforms - Experience participating in equipment design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) - Proficiency with SCADA systems, HMI design, and industrial data acquisition platforms - Ability to define and document operational procedures for 24/7 teams - BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience - Strong organizational and communication skills - Comfort with scheduling and coordination in continuous manufacturing operations - Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%) Preferred Qualifications - Experience in battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, or high-precision industrial environments - Familiarity with Ignition by Inductive Automation for SCADA and data acquisition - Experience scaling from pilot production to commercial-scale manufacturing - Familiarity with energy storage system architecture and battery manufacturing processes - Comfort using modern AI tools in daily workflow Compensation and Benefits - Salary range: $160,000 - $185,000 - Flexible time off - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Strong 401(k) plan - Equity opportunities - Additional work perks Equal Employment Opportunity The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Lead a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering team to develop and scale advanced production processes for aerospace and defense applications using the Divergent Adaptive Production System. The role focuses on design-for-manufacturing, automation, additive manufacturing, and process optimization while ensuring production quality, scalability, and cost efficiency. Candidates will drive complex manufacturing projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate across engineering and production teams. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline, 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering leadership role, 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, Experience in aerospace or defense industries, Proficiency with CAD software, Strong understanding of GD&T, Experience with MES systems, Experience with PLM systems, Experience with ERP systems, Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, Hands-on experience with robotics and automation, Experience leading projects from concept through production, Ability to access US export-controlled information and technology 📃 Skills: CAD, SiemensNX, AutoCAD, GD&T, MES, PLM, ERP, AdditiveManufacturing, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Assembly, Bonding, Coatings, Joining, Lean, SixSigma, AS9100, ISO9001 🏢 Description: Purpose Guide the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies into production, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality. This role shapes the future of manufacturing by enabling new processes, supporting high-mix hardware, and mentoring engineers to deliver industry-leading results. The Role - Lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods across the manufacturing architecture. - Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to ensure reliable, high-quality production. - Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to achieve critical company milestones. - Develop industry-leading approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation. - Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in areas such as machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining. - Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput. - Collaborate closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls. - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline. - 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering. - 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries. - Proficiency in CAD software such as Siemens NX and AutoCAD. - Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). - Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. - Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation. - Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production focused on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. - Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent expertise in continuous improvement methodologies. - Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001. - Ability to thrive in a high-tech, fast-paced startup environment. Compensation - Senior Manager / M07: $165,800 - $227,950 - Pay Range: $142,900—$227,950 USD What We Offer - Competitive compensation package including salary, equity plan, and performance-based bonus opportunities. - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave. - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options, life insurance, and disability coverage. - Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives. - Collaborative, high-performing, mission-driven work environment focused on manufacturing innovation. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. E-Verify The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Additional Information Job duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs, including special projects or reassignment to other work.

🏢 Summary: Mid-level Manufacturing Software Engineer role focused on building distributed systems that connect production equipment to MES and enterprise platforms. The position involves developing high-concurrency Go microservices, integrating SCADA/equipment data via OPC-UA, and creating event-driven pipelines to ERP/PLM systems and cloud data lakes. This is a hands-on, on-site role supporting live production environments in a fast-paced startup setting. 🗂️ Requirements: 2–3 years professional backend/systems software engineering experience, Strong distributed systems fundamentals (concurrency, consistency, idempotency, fault tolerance), Experience designing and operating microservice architectures in production, Proficiency in Go or strong systems-language background with ability to deliver in Go, Experience engineering high-concurrency, high-performance systems, Hands-on manufacturing or shop floor software experience, Experience integrating ERP and/or PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena), Working knowledge of SCADA/MES concepts and industrial communication protocols, especially OPC-UA, Ability to work on-site in Burlingame, CA 📃 Skills: Go, OPC-UA, SCADA, MES, ERP, PLM, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena, Kafka, Kinesis, NATS, AWS, Kubernetes, EKS, Modbus, MQTT, PLC 🏢 Description: Job Title: Manufacturing Software Engineer Location: Burlingame, CA Department: Manufacturing Engineering Reports To: Software Engineering Manager Position Type: Full-time About the Role - Manufacturing Software Engineer We're hiring a mid-level software engineer to build the distributed systems that connect our production equipment to MES and our enterprise stack. You'll work on the SCADA/equipment-integration layer — acquiring data over OPC-UA and other industrial protocols, normalizing it, and delivering it reliably into MES under real-world floor conditions — as well as the microservices that integrate our ERP and PLM systems. This is a hands-on engineering role on a small team. You'll design and implement services, care about concurrency and performance, and stand behind your code on a live production floor. You'll work closely with senior engineers who own the broader architecture, contributing strong distributed-systems engineering to it. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) - Build Go services in a microservice architecture that acquire equipment data (OPC-UA and other industrial protocols), normalize it, and publish it to MES and downstream consumers - Engineer for high concurrency and high throughput — many stations and signals streaming simultaneously, with low-latency, backpressure-aware processing - Build and maintain the ERP/PLM integration microservices that sync work orders, BOMs, routings, part/revision data, and as-built/genealogy records between the floor and enterprise systems - Build event-driven data pipelines feeding a cloud data lake for production and quality analytics - Add observability — metrics, tracing, alerting — so service health and equipment connectivity are visible, not silent - Contribute to internal tooling and dashboards that surface production and quality data What You'll Bring (Qualifications) - 2–3 years of professional software engineering experience building production backend / systems software - Strong distributed systems fundamentals — concurrency, consistency models, idempotency, message delivery semantics, fault tolerance - Experience designing and operating microservice architectures in production - Proficiency in Go (or a strong systems-language background with demonstrated ability to ship in Go) - Comfortable engineering for high concurrency and high performance — profiling, contention, throughput/latency trade-offs - Hands-on manufacturing / shop floor software experience — you've worked on or adjacent to production lines - ERP and/or PLM background — you've integrated with systems like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena, etc. - Working knowledge of SCADA / MES concepts and industrial communication, especially OPC-UA (Modbus, MQTT, PLC interfaces a plus) - Self-directed, communicative, and effective in a fast-moving startup environment - Able to work on-site in Burlingame, CA Preferred Qualifications - Direct experience with OPC-UA client/server implementations and industrial data acquisition at scale - Experience with event streaming infrastructure (Kafka, Kinesis, NATS, etc.) and time-series data - Experience building or operating a data lake / lakehouse and modern ELT pipelines - Familiarity with traceability/genealogy systems in a quality-driven manufacturing context - AWS / Kubernetes (EKS) operational experience - Background in batteries, energy storage, or other hardware-adjacent manufacturing Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $130,000-$180,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes: - Flexible time off - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Strong 401(k) plan - Equity opportunities - Many great work perks

🏢 Summary: Lead a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering team focused on advanced production technologies, process development, and scalable manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves driving design-for-manufacturing, automation, additive manufacturing, and production readiness while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and reliability. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering leadership role, 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, Experience in aerospace or defense industries, Proficiency with CAD software, Strong knowledge of GD&T, Experience with MES systems, Experience with PLM systems, Experience with ERP systems, Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, Hands-on experience with robotics and automation, Experience leading complex projects from concept through production, Ability to lawfully access US export-controlled information and technology 📃 Skills: CAD, SiemensNX, AutoCAD, GD&T, MES, PLM, ERP, Additive, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Assembly, Bonding, Coatings, Joining, AS9100, ISO9001, Lean, SixSigma 🏢 Description: Purpose Guide the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies into production, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality. This role shapes the future of manufacturing by enabling new processes, supporting high-mix hardware, and mentoring engineers to deliver industry-leading results. The Role - Lead a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for driving design-for-manufacturing, process development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods across the manufacturing architecture. - Oversee manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to ensure reliable, high-quality production. - Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to achieve critical company milestones. - Develop industry-leading approaches to manufacturing process qualification, production scalability, and automation. - Implement advanced manufacturing strategies in areas such as machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining. - Identify and deploy novel manufacturing technologies to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput. - Collaborate closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls. - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline. - 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing engineering. - 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with significant exposure to aerospace or defense industries. - Proficiency in CAD software such as Siemens NX and AutoCAD. - Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). - Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. - Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation. - Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production, focusing on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. - Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent expertise in continuous improvement methodologies. - Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001. - Ability to thrive in a high-tech, fast-paced startup environment. Compensation - Senior Manager / M07: $165,800 - $227,950 - Pay Range: $142,900—$227,950 USD What We Offer - Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary incentive bonus opportunities. - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave. - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options. - Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage. - Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives. - Collaborative, fast-paced, mission-driven work environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. E-Verify Participation in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.

🏢 Summary: Senior Product Manager role responsible for defining and executing the strategic roadmap of a SaaS platform and shared services in a fully remote environment (Poland-based). The position focuses on leading product initiatives across identity, eventing, messaging, and integration domains within a modern software architecture. The role oversees the full product lifecycle, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous platform improvement. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven Product Owner or Product Management experience in Agile environments, Experience with SaaS platforms and shared services, Strong knowledge of identity management systems, Experience with monitoring and observability solutions, Hands-on understanding of eventing frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Confluent, CQRS), Experience with messaging and notification systems, Experience designing and managing APIs and system integrations 📃 Skills: SaaS, Agile, ProductManagement, Identity, Monitoring, Observability, Kafka, Confluent, CQRS, Messaging, Eventing, APIs, Integrations, Platform, SharedServices 🏢 Description: Senior Product Manager Location: 100% remote – but you need to be based in Poland Salary: Up to 25,000 PLN Company: Work for a leader in the SaaS industry, specializing in software solutions for insurance companies. About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Product Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be in charge of Strategic Direction: The Senior Product Manager is responsible for defining and executing product initiatives within a dynamic software environment, ensuring our solutions continue to lead the market. Key Responsibilities: Drive the strategic direction, product vision, and roadmap for our SaaS platform and shared services. Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams, translating complex requirements into actionable product features. Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. Monitor product performance, user engagement, and market trends to continuously iterate and improve our offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product strategies with the company’s goals. Requirements: Solid history of Product Owner roles and/or Product Management experience in agile environments. SaaS Platform / Shared Services history – ideally with strong knowledge and experience in: Identity management Monitoring & observability Eventing frameworks (Kafka, Confluent, CQRS, Message Hub, etc.) Messaging & notifications API & Integrations Insurance background is a plus but not a hard requirement. Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. Fluent English (both written and spoken). What We Offer: Competitive salary up to 25,000 PLN. 100% fully remote work environment (based in Poland). The opportunity to work for an established leader in the SaaS/insurance tech industry. A dynamic, innovative environment where your strategic decisions shape the future of our software solutions. If you are a driven product professional with a passion for platform services and modern software architectures, we encourage you to apply!

🏢 Summary: Mid-level Manufacturing Software Engineer role focused on building distributed systems that connect production equipment to MES and enterprise platforms. The position involves developing high-concurrency Go microservices, integrating ERP/PLM systems, and implementing industrial data acquisition via OPC-UA and related protocols. The role supports real-time manufacturing operations and event-driven data pipelines in a production environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 2–3 years professional backend/systems software engineering experience, Strong distributed systems fundamentals (concurrency, consistency, idempotency, fault tolerance), Experience designing and operating production microservice architectures, Proficiency in Go or strong systems-language background with ability to deliver in Go, Experience engineering high-concurrency, high-performance systems, Hands-on manufacturing or shop floor software experience, ERP and/or PLM systems integration experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena), Working knowledge of SCADA/MES concepts and industrial communication protocols (especially OPC-UA), Ability to work on-site in Burlingame, CA 📃 Skills: Go, OPC-UA, SCADA, MES, ERP, PLM, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena, Kafka, Kinesis, NATS, AWS, Kubernetes, EKS, Modbus, MQTT, PLC 🏢 Description: Job Title: Manufacturing Software Engineer Location: Burlingame, CA Department: Manufacturing Engineering Reports To: Software Engineering Manager Position Type: Full-time About the Role - Manufacturing Software Engineer We're hiring a mid-level software engineer to build the distributed systems that connect our production equipment to MES and our enterprise stack. You'll work on the SCADA/equipment-integration layer — acquiring data over OPC-UA and other industrial protocols, normalizing it, and delivering it reliably into MES under real-world floor conditions — as well as the microservices that integrate our ERP and PLM systems. This is a hands-on engineering role on a small team. You'll design and implement services, care about concurrency and performance, and stand behind your code on a live production floor. You'll work closely with senior engineers who own the broader architecture, contributing strong distributed-systems engineering to it. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) Build Go services in a microservice architecture that acquire equipment data (OPC-UA and other industrial protocols), normalize it, and publish it to MES and downstream consumers Engineer for high concurrency and high throughput — many stations and signals streaming simultaneously, with low-latency, backpressure-aware processing Build and maintain the ERP/PLM integration microservices that sync work orders, BOMs, routings, part/revision data, and as-built/genealogy records between the floor and enterprise systems Build event-driven data pipelines feeding a cloud data lake for production and quality analytics Add observability — metrics, tracing, alerting — so service health and equipment connectivity are visible, not silent Contribute to internal tooling and dashboards that surface production and quality data What You'll Bring (Qualifications) 2–3 years of professional software engineering experience building production backend / systems software Strong distributed systems fundamentals — concurrency, consistency models, idempotency, message delivery semantics, fault tolerance Experience designing and operating microservice architectures in production Proficiency in Go (or a strong systems-language background with demonstrated ability to ship in Go) Comfortable engineering for high concurrency and high performance — profiling, contention, throughput/latency trade-offs Hands-on manufacturing / shop floor software experience — you've worked on or adjacent to production lines ERP and/or PLM background — you've integrated with systems like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena, etc. Working knowledge of SCADA / MES concepts and industrial communication, especially OPC-UA (Modbus, MQTT, PLC interfaces a plus) Self-directed, communicative, and effective in a fast-moving startup environment Able to work on-site in Burlingame, CA Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with OPC-UA client/server implementations and industrial data acquisition at scale Experience with event streaming infrastructure (Kafka, Kinesis, NATS, etc.) and time-series data Experience building or operating a data lake / lakehouse and modern ELT pipelines Familiarity with traceability/genealogy systems in a quality-driven manufacturing context AWS / Kubernetes (EKS) operational experience Background in batteries, energy storage, or other hardware-adjacent manufacturing Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $130,000-$180,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes: Flexible time off Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Strong 401(k) plan Equity opportunities Many great work perks

🏢 Summary: Senior Buyer role in a contract manufacturing environment focused on managing purchasing operations, supplier relationships, material planning, and cost control to support production schedules and customer requirements. The position involves ERP/MRP-driven procurement, supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and cross-functional coordination with production, engineering, quality, and finance teams. Experience in electronics or PCBA manufacturing and strong analytical and negotiation skills are required. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of purchasing experience in contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, PCBA, or similar production environments, Experience with ERP/MRP systems, Ability to analyze material requirements, supplier quotes, and production schedules, Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, Knowledge of purchasing, supply chain, and material planning processes, Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced manufacturing environments, English communication skills, Ability to work independently and make decisions, Experience resolving supplier, inventory, and production-related issues 📃 Skills: ERP, MRP, Excel, PCBA, Microsoft, Purchasing, Sourcing, Negotiation, Inventory, SupplyChain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Analytics 🏢 Description: Position Summary The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities in support of production schedules, customer requirements, inventory targets, and overall business needs. This role serves as a key point of ownership for supplier relationships and is responsible for placing, tracking, expediting, and managing purchase orders to ensure material availability, cost control, and supplier performance. The Senior Buyer works closely with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to resolve material shortages, supplier issues, pricing concerns, account discrepancies, and delivery risks. This position requires strong judgment, independent decision-making, and the ability to manage complex purchasing situations in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities - Review and analyze material buy lists, MRP requirements, production schedules, and inventory needs to determine purchasing priorities. - Place, track, expedite, and reschedule purchase orders to support production requirements and customer commitments. - Coordinate purchasing activities with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance. - Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders, and requests for quote from approved suppliers. - Gather quotations, review bids, evaluate pricing, and make purchasing recommendations or awards. - Negotiate pricing, delivery, lead times, and other purchasing terms with suppliers. - Maintain inventory at planned levels using sound purchasing practices, including just-in-time purchasing and economic order quantity planning. - Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall reliability. - Resolve receiving issues, supplier discrepancies, customer-related material issues, and AP/AR discrepancies in a timely and professional manner. - Work with suppliers to address shortages, late deliveries, nonconforming material, and other production-impacting issues. - Ensure material standards are met and that nonconformances, substitutions, or variances are properly reviewed and approved. - Perform cost analysis, volume planning, and sourcing reviews for assigned commodities, components, equipment, and services. - Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities, alternate sourcing options, and make-versus-buy recommendations. - Evaluate supplier competitiveness and develop new supply sources when needed. - Support quote table maintenance, supplier database accuracy, part parameter updates, error report analysis, and supplier/part number information. - Monitor assigned subcontractors and suppliers to ensure performance meets cost, schedule, quality, and scope requirements. - Assist Sales, Program Management, and leadership with pricing support and contract negotiations as needed. - Provide accurate, prompt, professional, and courteous service to internal and external customers. - Perform other duties as assigned by management. Education and Experience - Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience in a contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, PCBA, or similar production environment. - Experience purchasing electronic components, mechanical parts, assemblies, equipment, services, or production-related materials preferred. - Previous experience working with ERP/MRP systems required. - Experience supporting production schedules, material shortages, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives preferred. Required Skills and Qualifications - Strong understanding of purchasing, supply chain, and material planning processes in a manufacturing environment. - Working knowledge of contract manufacturing and electronics/PCBA manufacturing preferred. - Ability to read and interpret material requirements, purchase reports, supplier quotes, and production schedules. - Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day direction. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Strong attention to detail and follow-through. - Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to production and customer needs. - Strong communication skills with suppliers, internal teams, and management. - Demonstrated ability to build effective supplier and internal customer relationships. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills required. - Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with electronic component sourcing, lifecycle management, shortages, lead-time challenges, and alternate sourcing. - Experience supporting aerospace, medical, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments. - Familiarity with supplier scorecards, cost reduction tracking, and commodity management. - Experience working with quality requirements, nonconforming material processes, and supplier corrective actions. Work Environment This role operates in a manufacturing and office environment and requires frequent communication with suppliers, internal departments, and production teams. The Senior Buyer must be comfortable managing changing priorities, urgent material needs, supplier escalations, and production-driven deadlines. Pay Range $110,000—$125,000 USD Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.