Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.

6+ years of progressively responsible experience in hardware manufacturing, with 4+ years leading teams.

Proven success scaling production in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments.

Strong background in lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving.

Experience with work order systems, MES, ERP, and real-time production reporting tools.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives with urgency and precision.

Experience in aerospace, defense, EVs, robotics, or high-complexity electromechanical hardware.

Background in automation, robotics integration, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Prior experience improving manufacturability through tooling, fixtures, or process optimization.

Strong data skills: ability to interpret KPIs and use data to guide decisions.

Ability to scale teams from early-stage prototype operations to full-rate production.

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel up to 10%, including potential international travel.

Flexibility to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.