• Leadership, Ownership & Decision-Making Serve as the primary technical leader for weekend operations, keeping the team focused, aligned, and executing with urgency Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment Balance production demands with safety and quality, including making tough calls such as stopping work when needed Lead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority Train, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability in a fast-paced environment Technical Mentorship & Training Actively train, coach, and develop technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes Translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance on the floor Lead through positive influence, building trust and credibility with the team Close knowledge gaps by reinforcing both the “how” and the “why” behind the work Rapid Problem Solving & Escalation Troubleshoot non-conformances in real time with a structured and decisive approach Assess severity and take appropriate action: Resolve process drift independently Escalate true design or system failures without applying short-term fixes Ensure issues are properly documented and communicated (Jira, etc.) The Weekend–Weekday Bridge Serve as the critical feedback loop between weekend execution and weekday engineering teams Identify gaps in work instructions and drive process clarity and improvements Influence upstream teams by providing clear, data-driven feedback from the floor Hands-on Line Leadership Maintain the rhythm and flow of production Ensure strong shift transitions and team readiness Confirm technicians have the tools, materials, and direction needed to succeed
• Serve as the primary technical leader for weekend operations, keeping the team focused, aligned, and executing with urgency
• Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment
• Balance production demands with safety and quality, including making tough calls such as stopping work when needed
• Lead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority
• Train, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability in a fast-paced environment
• Actively train, coach, and develop technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes
• Translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance on the floor
• Lead through positive influence, building trust and credibility with the team
• Close knowledge gaps by reinforcing both the “how” and the “why” behind the work
• Troubleshoot non-conformances in real time with a structured and decisive approach
• Assess severity and take appropriate action:
• Resolve process drift independently
• Escalate true design or system failures without applying short-term fixes
• Ensure issues are properly documented and communicated (Jira, etc.)
• Serve as the critical feedback loop between weekend execution and weekday engineering teams
• Identify gaps in work instructions and drive process clarity and improvements
• Influence upstream teams by providing clear, data-driven feedback from the floor
• Maintain the rhythm and flow of production
• Ensure strong shift transitions and team readiness
• Confirm technicians have the tools, materials, and direction needed to succeed
• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent high-level technical experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficient with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM)
• Experience with Jira, Slack, Odoo (or similar ERP systems)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Experience in FOAK or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call