Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
4–7+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, or fast-paced industrial operations.
Prior night shift or off-hours leadership experience, with proven ability to manage operations with limited escalation support.
Demonstrated capability to manage, prioritize tasks for, and develop a technical team in high-pressure situations.
Strong familiarity with manufacturing metrics such as OEE and downtime tracking, with a practical approach to root-cause analysis.
Solid understanding of mechanical systems and automated equipment, enabling independent evaluation of technical solutions and guidance of floor-level fixes.
High degree of autonomy and sound judgment, with comfort making real-time decisions in ambiguous situations and knowing when to escalate versus resolve independently.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional peers and present clear improvement ideas to design and systems engineers.
Proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive amid ambiguity and adapt quickly in a scaling technology environment.
Strong mechanical, assembly, process, and equipment knowledge relevant to automated manufacturing.
Experience leading technicians or operators on a production floor, particularly in automated or high-complexity environments.
Experience in continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, ergonomics, and machine reliability.
Exposure to human factors engineering or usability considerations in manufacturing operations.
Ability to translate shop floor observations into actionable feedback for engineering and design teams.
Comfort working across different functional groups, including manufacturing, quality, and engineering, to align on process improvements.
