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Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Design Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site engineering team. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on strengthening team engagement, driving technical excellence, and improving design and development processes across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and provide hands-on support to a large engineering team across multiple states in the Midwest
• Provide strong, visible leadership with a focus on team engagement, accountability, and performance
• Drive technical direction across product design, tooling, and machine design initiatives
• Increase visibility and support across remote teams to ensure alignment and consistency
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and leadership teams
• Troubleshoot complex design and engineering challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Establish and improve design processes, standards, and best practices
• Travel regularly to support team collaboration, performance, and project execution

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of engineering experience with a strong background in design and troubleshooting
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams (multi-site experience preferred)
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead, develop, and engage teams across locations
• Expertise in SolidWorks and mechanical design of products, tooling, or machinery
• Experience with packaging design, preferably within thermoforming, is highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive technical solutions
• Experience in the medical device or food industry design is a plus
• Willingness to travel 25–30%

Pay range and compensation package

• Compensation: $170k-$200k
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, Retirement, Life Insurance, and many more….

Mechanical Assembler
Tustin, CA
6 Month Contract to Hire
$20-$21 an hour

Summary: 

Immediate hire at thriving company. Will be responsible for filling out the verification sheet for each job assigned. Reading and understanding assembly drawings. Read and understand assembly, test and packaging procedures. Complete necessary paperwork accurately for each Job order following GDP (Good Documentation Practices). Follow 5s processes. Package and label all products including batteries from cleanroom. Set up, Client out parts and maintain a clean working environment at all times . Performs a range of routine mechanical assembly of small parts or components in accordance with company instructions and procedures . Performs mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and potting. Visually inspect assemblies and subassemblies in progress to ensure compliance with assembly drawings and assembly procedures. Test air motor, medical devices following test established procedures. Reports on any unusual problems that occur during testing, packaging or assembling components. Notify assembly supervisor or manager of discrepancies. Identify non -conformance and initiate require documentation. Documentation may include (Non - conforming material report). Request parts from stockroom when needed. Sign and approve first articles.

Requirements:

• Understand Clock ON and Clock OFF Jobs.
• Strong attention to detail in every assembly, or task assigned.
• Able to read and understand work orders, interpret drawings and assembly procedures.
• Experience using hand tools and equipment to aid assembly.
• Ability to operate drill press, a variety air equipment, and electrical tools.

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Open date: June 10, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley is generating a new applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors and invites applications for a lecturer position to teach courses in our department in the areas of Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate; Constructions Systems; Environmental Engineering; GeoSystems Engineering; Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials; Systems (Civil Systems); and Transportation Engineering.

This pool is being generated in case of need to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants. We plan to hire for the Spring semester, Summer Sessions , and the Fall semester, if the need arises. Candidates under consideration will be contacted by our department. Selected candidates will hold the title of Lecturer.

Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

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Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies in a high-mix, low-volume environment. This role supports both the U.S. and Vietnam facilities, ensuring process repeatability, cost efficiency, and product quality across SMT, Through-Hole, and system assembly operations. The senior manufacturing process engineer will report directly to the VP of operations.

Goals:

• Build products and provide services with the highest Flexibility, Productivity, and Quality.
• Achieve total customer satisfaction through technical excellence and responsive engineering support.
• Ensure successful NPI launches through cross-functional collaboration, process validation, and data-driven feedback to design and quality teams.

Objectives:

1.      Support production operations in the following categories:

a.      Reduce downtime caused by engineering issues (programming, MPI errors, tooling, design, or line stoppage).

b.      Improve quality yield through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and robust process setup.

c.      Lead NPI and prototype builds, ensuring process readiness, documentation completeness, and manufacturability validation prior to production release.

2.      Provide engineering services to meet customer needs and expectations in the following areas:

a.      Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

b.      Manufacturing Process Instruction (MPI) creation and maintenance.

c.      Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation.

d.      Defect Reduction Team (DRT) meetings and follow-up actions.

e.      Failure analysis and corrective action documentation.

f.       Develop and validate new or modified processes, including process capability studies, DOE validation, and reflow/wave solder profile optimization

g.      Other engineering requests as required by customers or management.

Job Description:

SMT / Through-Hole / 2nd Ops / 3rd Ops Process Support

1. Review daily SMT or build schedule to ensure process readiness.
2. Confirm all required items are complete and available prior to production:
3. Job package with full build documentation.
4. Manufacturing Process Instruction (MPI) reviewed and approved.
5. Routing definitions for data collection.
6. Validated reflow or wave solder profiles.
7. ECOs, deviations, or special instructions incorporated into the MPI and/or job package.
8. All required tooling available and verified.
9. Review pre-build DFM, document known defects, and hyperlink details in the MPI.
10. Lead cross-functional NPI kickoff meetings to review design requirements, risk areas, and special process considerations.
11. Document and track NPI issues and lessons learned for future builds.
12. Coordinate with Program Managers to resolve DFM showstoppers prior to build.
13. Analyze previous quality data, identify recurring defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
14. Design, order, and verify all required tooling (stencils, wave solder pallets, press-fit fixtures, conformal coat fixtures, etc.).
15. Maintain tooling logs, labeling, and readiness tracking within Omega Build Readiness.
16. Inspect and sign off first article setups for critical processes (stencil printer, reflow oven, wave solder, etc.) using the First Article Checklist.
17. Inspect initial boards after print and reflow for solder release, bridging, voids, and process anomalies. Document findings and sign off the First Article Report.
18. Provide on-the-floor training for operators and technicians regarding new processes, corrective actions, or observed deficiencies.
19. Support production by promptly responding to technical inquiries or line support issues.
20. Exercise full authority to stop the line if repeated defects or safety concerns are observed.

Quality Data Review & Root Cause Analysis

1. Review production data in Omega Data Collection, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
2. Review Daily, Weekly, and Customer Quality Reports to identify trends, recurring issues, or process gaps.
3. Provide structured analysis and report findings to Quality and Production (using 8D or equivalent methodology).
4. Document corrective actions and verify implementation during the next production run.
5. Present findings and improvement updates in internal and customer quality meetings.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Create and submit Post-Build DFM reports to Program Managers with improvement recommendations.
2. Implement and validate ECO changes per revision control procedures.
3. Perform and document detailed failure analyses for internal and customer returns.
4. Participate in process improvement projects and defect-reduction initiatives.
5. Provide customer-driven engineering services or special support requests.
6. Develop and deliver internal technical training for operators and peers.
7. Support ISO 9001 and AS9100 activities, including audits, documentation, and Work Instruction updates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 8–12 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing (PCBA, box-build, system integration).
• Deep understanding of SMT, Through-Hole, and system assembly processes.
• Proficient in process validation, FAI, SPC, DOE, and yield improvement.
• Familiarity with FactoryLogix and related MES/ERP systems.
• Experience leading NPI builds and developing new assembly processes from prototype through production release.
• Familiarity with DFM/DFT analysis tools and PCB CAD systems (e.g., Altium, Valor, Mentor).
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR requirement).

Compensation:

$120-$150K Annually

Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K + Roth 401K

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job Summary:

Hands-on technician to assist with production troubleshooting and support projects to improve manufacturing methods. Assist manufacturing engineers to address equipment and tooling needs to reduce costs and improve product quality on fans, wheels, blower packages, and corresponding component parts.

Responsibilities:

• Under technical direction, troubleshoot and analyze manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions for high quality, efficient manufacturing solutions.
• Support workflow analysis, work methods, plant and department layouts for improved product flow in production.
• Help identify required tools, jigs and fixtures, or other new or special equipment required for new production or improvements to existing production lines.
• Assist in the development of justifications for the purchase of manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with the installation and debugging of production equipment.
• Update and maintain visual and written work guidelines.
• Update and maintain manufacturing routings.
• Assist in the development of manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
• Perform time studies and monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality.
• Perform other manufacturing tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering Technology. Must have a good mechanical aptitude of general machinery.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop data-driven solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Solidworks or similar 3D modeling package.
• Experience with manufacturing data analysis.
• Experience in Excel is preferred.

Company Description

Elastium is an advanced manufacturing startup company transforming the legacy footwear industry toward rapid, fully automated, and localized production. Our manufacturing platform combines proprietary 3D printing technology, software, and materials science to make shoe production as effortless as pushing a button. We're building the most frictionless way of turning bits into useful atoms, sending ripples of singularity across the industry, and bringing tens of billions of GDP back to America.

Responsibilities

You'll be playing the key role in rolling out the mass production of Elastium production cells, operating at unprecedented scale for the AM industry. Specifically, you will:

• Execute the mechanical design of the most advanced FGF/FDM 3D printers on Earth, from initial concept through testing and deployment.
• Eliminate expensive, complex assemblies with radically simple designs that minimize part count, are trivial to build, and scale fast.
• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts.
• Develop process flows, breaking down large assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes.
• Create excellent technical documentation – test plans and reports, assembly instructions, inspection requirements, part and assembly drawings, vendor specifications, BOMs, etc.
• Work with contract manufacturers and vendors across various disciplines to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, commissioning, and production rollout.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and shipping complex electromechanical systems (robotics or industrial tech preferred).
• Proficiency with NX (should be your primary CAD for 2+ years).
• A formidable track record building systems utilizing robot arms or precision gantry kinematics.
• Hands-on experience with CNC milling/turning, sheet metal fab, and welding; excellent understanding of DFM/DFA and what makes good production documentation.
• Familiarity with common elements of manufacturing systems: linear guides, ball screws, encoders, reducers, servos, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and etc.
• You're high-agency operator with mission-critical discipline and accountability. You identify and neutralize threats before they escalate.

Why this job matters

At Elastium, you won’t be another engineer optimizing inside an existing box—you’ll build in the wild, architecting a new industrial era where factories run like software, starting with footwear. Footwear is an enormous challenge because it’s a massive, messy, labor-heavy industry that left the U.S. for a reason. Reinventing how footwear is made at scale requires the deployment of autonomous plants with thousands of robots that can be reconfigured in real time with no human in the loop. If you want to solve problems that fundamentally reshape the physical world, this is the mission.

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Integration & Test Engineering (Space Optical Systems)

Job Code: 33755

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description: 

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don't work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: we work here because we know what - and who - we're protecting! From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform - we're making the world a safer place!

L3Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for a Integration & Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The individual will work in a fast-paced environment with significantly diverse assignments and a collaborative team setting.

AgileEO specializes in space-based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include supporting the test and design verification, requirements sell off, end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Essential Functions: 

• System Design and Integration: Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance in systems engineering, including test development, requirements verification and validation (V&V).
• Testing and Validation: Design, plan, and execute test procedures for electro-optical components and systems. Analyze test data to validate system performance against requirements. Identify and troubleshoot issues, propose corrective actions, and implement solutions.
• Requirements Management: Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Execution: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, work instructions, test reports, and anomaly reports.
• Trade Studies: Develop and evaluate trade studies to support decision-making processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful system integration and test.
• Written and Oral Communication: Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies and system integration practices.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 6 years of relevant EO/IR systems engineering work experience. Alternatively, a graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ years experience working with systems integration and test
• Prior or current experience working with eletro-optical/imaging systems
• Prior or current experience working with space environment considerations and testing protocols
• 3+ years experience with engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design. Familiarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002.
• Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities.
• Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $1119,500 - $222,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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• Design, develop, and optimize data engineering solutions using Snowflake, DBT, Azure Data Factory, and Alteryx.
  
• Continuously assess and optimize the data engineering technology stack to ensure scalability, performance, and alignment with industry best practices.
  
• Implement best practices for data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and automation.
  
• Own and maintain the Snowflake data warehouse roadmap and engineering standards.
  
• Lead data project scoping, prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of data engineering solutions.
  
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all engineering solutions.
  
• Collaborate with IT and rest of data teams to align solutions with enterprise
  
• Establish documentation and governance standards for data engineering workflows ensuring completeness, audit readiness, and traceability in alignment with enterprise architecture.
  
• Directly supervise the Data Architecture & Data Engineering team in accordance with Nicolet's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; coaching, mentoring and development planning; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  

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• 3+ years in leadership or management positions required.
  
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• Ability to design and implement scalable data solutions.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  
• Ability to balance hands-on development with team development.
  
• Must be able to work fully in-office. This position does not allow for remote work.
  

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• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
  
• 401(k) with a company match
  
• PT0 & 11 1/2 Paid Holidays
  

Location: Durham, NC (In-Office)

Department: Operations

Reports To: SVP Operations

Applying

To apply directly to this role, please email a non-ChatGPT paragraph explaining why you believe you would be the best fit for this role and attach your resume as a PDF. Applying via email is the only way to be considered.

About Carpe

Carpe is the fastest-growing deodorant brand in the United States. Our team is composed of ~25 incredibly smart people working together in person in downtown Durham, NC. Our office is open, collaborative, and high energy.

We build products that solve real problems for millions of people who struggle with excessive sweating. Our growth over the past several years has been rapid, and we are continuing to expand across retail, ecommerce, and new product categories.

As the company scales, building a strong, reliable, and scalable manufacturing foundation is critical to our long-term success.

The Role

We are seeking a high-ownership manufacturing leader with a strong chemical engineering or process engineering background who thrives in complex, fast-growing environments and enjoys building systems that support scale.

This role exists to build and lead Carpe’s contract manufacturing and process engineering capability as the company rapidly expands production across multiple product categories and retail partners.

While this role carries meaningful strategic responsibility, it is also deeply operational and hands-on. You will work directly with contract manufacturers to strengthen processes, improve manufacturing performance, and ensure Carpe products are produced consistently and reliably at scale.

This is a build-and-own role, not a delegation role. You will engage directly with the technical teams at contract manufacturing partners, travel up to 50% as needed, and work hands-on to improve processes, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and scale production.

You will partner closely with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to translate product innovation into robust, scalable manufacturing processes.

Success in this role requires the ability to operate at multiple levels simultaneously—driving long-term manufacturing strategy while also working directly with manufacturing partners to solve technical challenges and strengthen operational performance.

What You’ll Do

Contract Manufacturing Leadership

●     Own and manage Carpe’s network of contract manufacturing partners

●     Build strong working relationships with technical teams at manufacturing partners

●     Improve operational performance across quality, delivery, and cost

●     Lead onboarding and qualification of new manufacturing partners as capacity expands

●     Ensure manufacturing partners are prepared to support both current production and future growth

●     Serve as the primary operational leader responsible for manufacturing performance across the network

Process Engineering & Manufacturing Science

●     Build and lead Carpe’s internal manufacturing process engineering capability

●     Work directly with contract manufacturing teams to document and refine production processes

●     Identify and define critical process parameters that drive product consistency and performance

●     Lead process characterization work, including DOE design and execution

●     Improve process robustness and repeatability across manufacturing partners

●     Troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges and support manufacturing teams in solving production issues

●     Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Technology Transfer & Product Scale-Up

●     Lead the technical transfer of new products from development into commercial manufacturing

●     Work directly with contract manufacturers to scale formulations and processes successfully

●     Partner closely with Product Development to translate product specifications into scalable manufacturing processes

●     Oversee pilot trials, validation runs, and commercialization readiness for new product launches

●     Ensure new products are successfully and reliably launched across manufacturing partners

Manufacturing Performance & Continuous Improvement

●     Establish operational metrics and performance tracking across contract manufacturing partners

●     Improve manufacturing efficiency, yield, and process reliability

●     Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues

●     Implement stronger process control and operational discipline across manufacturing partners

●     Develop scalable manufacturing frameworks that support continued company growth

Cross-Functional Collaboration

●     Partner closely with Product Development to ensure manufacturing processes support product performance requirements

●     Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory to ensure manufacturing processes meet compliance and quality standards

●     Work with supply chain and planning teams to support production scheduling and inventory needs

●     Provide manufacturing insight during product development and innovation planning

Who You Are

●     Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline

●     10–15+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or operations leadership within consumer packaged goods, personal care, or related industries

●     Experience managing contract manufacturing networks and external production partners

●     Strong technical background in manufacturing processes and scale-up

●     Experience working with highly structured emulsions or shear-sensitive formulations

●     Demonstrated ability to build systems, processes, and infrastructure in growing organizations

●     Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments where both strategy and hands-on execution are required

●     Willing and able to travel a lot (and last minute)

●     Strong engineering instincts and problem-solving ability

●     Ability to work directly with manufacturing partners to improve processes and solve technical challenges

Bonus If You Have

●     Experience with emulsions, OTC personal care, or topical formulation manufacturing

●     Background in manufacturing engineering or process engineering leadership roles

●     Experience scaling products across multiple contract manufacturing sites

●     Experience building manufacturing infrastructure in high-growth CPG environments

What You’ll Get

●     Direct collaboration with senior leadership as we scale the business

●     Opportunity to build and own Carpe’s manufacturing infrastructure during a major growth phase

●     Competitive compensation based on experience and level

●     Health, vision, and dental coverage

●     Flexible PTO

●     A front-row seat to the growth of one of the most disruptive brands in body care

Applying

To apply directly to this role, please email a non-ChatGPT paragraph explaining why you believe you would be the best fit for this role and attach your resume as a PDF. Applying via email is the only way to be considered.