Manufacturing Manager

the team responsible for turning engineering designs into repeatable production. You will own manufacturing execution across radar hardware builds, including production schedules, manufacturing readiness, DFM, assembly processes, quality execution, and the technical interface with contract manufacturers.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":432,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276,"469777462":[1524],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Body">This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role for someone who can build a strong team, solve technical production problems, and scale how LeoLabs manufactures complex radar hardware. You will work closely with engineering, supply chain, and program leadership to deliver hardware on schedule while improving manufacturing quality, cost, and predictability. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Menlo Park, California.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":432,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276,"469777462":[1524],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">You will be responsible for:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Lead and grow Radar Hardware’s Manufacturing Team, including manufacturing engineering, production technicians, and hardware quality</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Own the detailed manufacturing schedule for radar hardware builds based on program-level delivery dates</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Drive manufacturing execution from design release through procurement readiness, kitting, assembly, test support, and delivery</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Build manufacturing processes, team structure, and operating rhythms that support multiple hardware programs in parallel</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and identify risks related to design maturity, BOM completeness, documentation, tooling, suppliers, and build flow</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Establish clear manufacturing ownership across DFM, NPI, box build processes, work instructions, fixtures, inspection methods, and CM technical support</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Serve as the manufacturing leader for contract manufacturer technical execution, while Supply Chain owns commercial and administrative supplier management</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Drive production readiness for PCBAs, cable assemblies, machined parts, structural hardware, and electromechanical assemblies</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Support cost modeling, labor planning, build planning, contractor staffing, and manufacturing </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">strategy for current and future radar systems</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Build scalable manufacturing systems that improve quality, schedule predictability, yield, and production throughput</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">

Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience</li> <li>7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or hardware manufacturing leadership </li> <li>Experience leading manufacturing execution for complex electronic or electromechanical hardware </li> <li>Experience managing or leading manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, or cross-functional production teams </li> <li>Strong mechanical manufacturing understanding, including machined parts, sheet metal, structural assemblies, cable assemblies, and box builds </li> <li>Experience developing production schedules, manufacturing plans, work instructions, assembly documentation, and production readiness processes </li> <li>Experience working with contract manufacturers as a technical manufacturing interface </li> <li>Familiarity with Arena or another PLM system, NetSuite or another ERP system, and SolidWorks </li> <li>Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. personnel security clearance </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Preferred

Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Strong PCBA manufacturing fluency, including PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, panelization, DFM, IPC workmanship standards, and production test considerations </li> <li>Experience manufacturing radar, aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial automation, or other high-reliability hardware </li> <li>Experience scaling hardware production from prototype builds into repeatable low- or medium-volume manufacturing </li> <li>Experience leading manufacturing readiness reviews, NPI builds, and production release gates </li> <li>Experience developing cost models, labor models, build plans, and factory capacity plans </li> <li>Experience with supplier quality, root cause analysis, NCR/CAPA processes, and RMA workflows </li> <li>Working knowledge of electrical test fixtures, production test strategy, and hardware validation workflows </li> <li>Experience building manufacturing teams, contractor benches, or technician staffing models in a fast-moving hardware environment </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Within 1 month, you’ll:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Complete onboarding and become familiar with LeoLabs’ radar hardware, active programs, manufacturing workflows, and supplier base</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Learn the current production schedules, build plans, documentation systems, and contract manufacturer interfaces</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Meet the Manufacturing Team and begin taking ownership of team priorities, operating rhythm, and near-term build execution</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Within 3 months, you’ll:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Own the detailed manufacturing schedule for active radar hardware builds</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Lead manufacturing readiness reviews for upcoming production efforts</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Begin improving manufacturing documentation, build planning, CM communication, and production execution</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Establish clear roles,

responsibilities, and escalation paths across manufacturing engineering, production, and quality</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Within 6 months, you’ll:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Lead the Manufacturing Team through multiple hardware builds from planning through delivery</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Drive measurable improvements in build readiness, documentation quality, production flow, and issue resolution</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Partner with engineering and supply chain to improve DFM, supplier execution, and manufacturing predictability</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Support hardware cost models and manufacturing plans for future radar systems</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Within 12 months, you’ll:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Establish Radar Hardware’s Manufacturing Team as a scalable function that can support multiple programs in parallel</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Own the manufacturing execution model for radar hardware from design release through delivery</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Build durable processes for DFM, manufacturing readiness, production scheduling, quality feedback, and CM technical management</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="LL Paragraph Heading">Help LeoLabs scale production of advanced radar systems while improving quality, cost, and schedule performance</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><strong>

Compensation</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">The base salary range for this position </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">$151,000</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> +

bonus + stock options +

benefits </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span> </p> <p><strong>

Compensation Note:</strong> The salary range for this position is benchmarked based on the designated primary work location for

the role. Final

compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's work location, applicable market data, experience,

qualifications, and other job-related factors.</p> <p><br><strong>

Perks and 

Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities</li> <li>Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact</li> <li>Unlimited paid time off for most roles</li> <li>Competitive salary and equity packages</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>ITAR

Requirements</strong> </p> <p>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website.  </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Vendor Notification</strong></p> <p>LeoLabs does not engage external staffing agencies or third-party recruiting firms for this role. Unsolicited candidate submissions will not be considered.</p> <p><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</em></strong></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> </span></span></p>

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