Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The role

You will lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of assembly processes for modular thermal battery systems. You will partner with design, supply chain, and field deployment teams to build data-driven manufacturing processes.

What you will do

• Develop, optimize, and validate the assembly process for the modular thermal battery system.
• Build virtual process models using value stream mapping, process flow software, and simulation tools.
• Lead the development of standardized, data-driven production processes using IoT, SPC, and modern manufacturing analytics tools.
• Collaborate with design engineering, supplier quality, sourcing, and manufacturing partners.
• Own Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidance.
• Drive iterative learning from field performance back into product and manufacturing process improvements.
• Define, procure, and implement tooling, jigs, fixtures, test equipment, and process automation.
• Develop and maintain build documentation, assembly instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and supplier qualifications.
• Support packaging, logistics, and pre-commissioning validation.
• Own module-level manufacturing costing including CAPEX, OPEX, labor, utilities, facilities, scrap, and throughput assumptions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience developing manufacturing processes and equipment for new hardware products.
• Proven experience managing full-lifecycle equipment or automation projects.
• 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 DFM/DFA input.
• Experience in fast-paced, complex hardware environments.
• Strong commitment to product quality, safety, cost reduction, and process reliability.

Nice to have

• experience in startup or high-growth technology environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and ADD
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Catered lunches on-site

About the company

Rondo is accelerating industry’s transition to lower-cost, zero-carbon heat and power. Rondo Heat Batteries turn low-cost renewable electricity into continuous, high-temperature heat and power.