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Manufacturing Manager

Shinkei Systems· Manufacturing
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El Segundo, CA$130k - $180kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Manager leading end-to-end manufacturing, team development, production planning, and operational excellence in a on-site on-site environment in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Own daily manufacturing performance and across throughput, build quality, and on-time delivery
  • Ensure alignment between production schedules, labor capacity, materials, and equipment readiness
  • Serve as the single point of accountability for manufacturing output
  • Lead and develop: Engineering Technicians (assembly, testing, troubleshooting); Production Coordinator (production planning and scheduling); Procurement Specialist (materials sourcing and inventory management)
  • Establish clear accountability, roles, and performance expectations
  • Build a high-ownership, execution-focused culture
  • Partner with the Production Coordinator to create and execute realistic production schedules
  • Translate demand forecasts into actionable build plans
  • Identify and resolve constraints across labor, materials, and tooling
  • Oversee system assembly, testing, and validation processes
  • Ensure consistent build quality and repeatability across units
  • Drive root cause analysis and resolution of production or field issues
  • Partner with engineering to implement design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements
  • Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of components and materials
  • Optimize inventory levels and reduce excess or shortages
  • Build scalable systems for purchasing, vendor management, and forecasting
  • Design and implement SOPs for assembly, testing, and production workflows
  • Improve manufacturing efficiency, cycle time, and cost per unit
  • Build systems that scale with increasing production volume

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware production, or operations leadership
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, technical operations, and/or supply chain
  • Strong understanding of production planning, inventory, and procurement workflows
  • Experience in hardware assembly, robotics, or electromechanical systems preferred
  • Proven ability to improve throughput, quality, and operational efficiency
  • Hands-on leader comfortable working on the production floor
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools

Skills

Required:Manufacturing leadershipProduction planning
Nice to have:DFM (design for manufacturability)
Last updated Sep 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Shinkei uses robotics to build a world where fishermen thrive, supply chains are transparent, and American food systems restore national vitality.

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