Manufacturing Design Engineer

About the Position

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join our team in Torrance, California. This role is pivotal in bringing complex hardware products from concept to high-volume production. You will work across Engineering, Test, and Operations to develop robust manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale manufacturing processes for complex electro-mechanical products
• Lead DFM/DFA efforts and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and production throughput
• Design and deploy manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly equipment, and automation solutions
• Support products through DVT, PVT, and production ramp, including manufacturing validation, process qualification, and yield improvement activities
• Analyze manufacturing data and drive improvements in yield, cycle time, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Design, Test Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes for complex electro-mechanical products
• Proven experience leading DFM/DFA efforts and driving design changes
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly equipment, and automation solutions
• Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cpk), DOE, tolerance analysis, and root-cause problem solving methodologies
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or equivalent)
• Strong expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and driving manufacturable design requirements
• Demonstrated ability to analyze manufacturing data and drive improvements in yield, cycle time, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Strong communication and project leadership skills

Nice to Have

• Experience developing manufacturing processes and production systems for drones, robotics, aerospace, or other mission-critical hardware products
• Experience with factory automation, machine vision systems, industrial robotics, and custom manufacturing equipment development
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulated manufacturing environments, including AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $112,500 – $157,000 USD
• Highly competitive equity grants as part of Neros' total compensation package

About the Company

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.