Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Motors

The role

This person will lead the development and expansion of internal motor manufacturing operations from equipment bring-up through serial production. They will optimize processes and ensure scalable, high-quality output for brushless DC motor assembly.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows for brushless DC (BLDC) motor assembly
• Specify, procure, and maintain specialized production equipment
• Analyze production defects and determine root causes of motor failures
• Implement corrective actions to maximize yield
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions, tooling documentation, and quality control checklists
• Collaborate with R&D/Design team to ensure motor designs are optimized for mass production
• Work with suppliers to ensure quality and consistency of incoming raw materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3 years minimum of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally directly involving electric motors, rotating machinery, or high-precision electromechanical assembly
• Deep understanding of brushless motor architecture (stators, rotors, magnetic circuits, KV ratings)
• Hands-on experience with precision winding techniques and balancing equipment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Inventor)
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative mindset

Nice to have

• Experience managing equipment vendors, particularly Mandarin-speaking suppliers
• An established network of industry contacts for automation equipment, tooling, and metal component sourcing
• Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants

About the company

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. They design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems.