Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Rondo EnergyAlameda, California
Full Time
Posted May 1, 2026
$165k - $185k
~80 people viewed this recently
Apply Now
Application opens on company website
Job Description
A Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and scaling manufacturing processes for modular thermal battery systems, ensuring efficient, high-quality production through collaboration with design and supply chain teams, and implementing continuous improvement practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for the modular thermal battery system from prototype to scaled production
- Create virtual process models and evaluate alternative manufacturing configurations
- Collaborate with design engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure design for manufacturing and assembly
- Guide design modifications to improve quality, cost, and throughput based on manufacturing feedback
- Define, procure, and implement tooling, fixtures, and automation for high-yield assembly
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans
- Manage module-level manufacturing costs, including CAPEX, OPEX, and throughput assumptions
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
- 5 to 8 years of experience developing manufacturing processes and equipment for new hardware products, with experience in startup or high-growth technology environments strongly preferred.
- Proven experience managing full-lifecycle equipment or automation projects including scoping, design, installation, commissioning, and budget oversight.
- Hands-on technical ability with a track record of debugging, troubleshooting, and improving new production lines or early-stage processes.
- Deep knowledge of continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Demonstrated success collaborating closely with design engineering teams and influencing product architecture through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) input.
- Experience in fast-paced, complex hardware environments.
- Strong commitment to product quality, safety, cost reduction, and process reliability.
- Ability to develop, optimize, and validate the assembly process for the modular thermal battery system from prototype through scaled production.
- Ability to build virtual process models using value stream mapping, process flow software, and simulation tools to evaluate alternative configurations and process scenarios.
- Experience leading the development of standardized, data-driven production processes using IoT, SPC, and modern manufacturing analytics tools.
- Ability to collaborate closely with design engineering, supplier quality, sourcing, and manufacturing partners to transition designs into robust, scalable production.
- Experience owning design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) guidance, influencing mechanical and thermal subsystem design to enhance quality, cost, and throughput.
- Experience defining, procuring, and implementing tooling, jigs, fixtures, test equipment, and process automation required for reliable, high-yield assembly.
- Ability to develop and maintain build documentation, assembly instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and supplier qualifications.
- Experience supporting packaging, logistics, and pre-commissioning validation through coordination with field deployment teams.
- Ability to own module-level manufacturing costing including CAPEX, OPEX, labor, utilities, facilities, scrap, and throughput assumptions.
- Ability to provide inputs to BOM development, installation timelines, and overall project planning.
- Physical presence on-site in Alameda, California, as this role necessitates being on-site.
Benefits & Perks
Annual salary range between $165,000 and $185,000 plus equity
Up to 12 paid holidays per year, plus a company week-long holiday in December
Flexible time off policy
Comprehensive medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance and AD&D
Cell phone reimbursement
Catered lunches on-site
On-site work location in Alameda, California with Bay views
Ready to Apply?
Join Rondo Energy and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More jobs at Rondo Energy
Project Engineer
Rondo Energy
Melbourne
Full Time
Apr 9
Head of Service
Rondo Energy
Madrid
Full Time
Apr 23
Senior Commercial Manager, Middle East
Rondo Energy
Remote
Full Time
Apr 26
More jobs in Alameda, California
Senior Applications Engineer, Concept Development
Sila
NEW
Alameda
Full Time
2d
$128k-162k
Senior HR Business Partner
Sila
Alameda
Full Time
4d
$136k-172k
Materials Development Engineer
Sila
Alameda
Full Time
Apr 23
$151k-178k