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Production Manufacturing Assistant

Shinkei Systems· Manufacturing
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El Segundo, CA$19/hr - $22/hrFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Scaling production of Poseidon robotic systems; hands-on role supporting inventory management, production operations, procurement, vendor coordination, and process improvement in a fast-paced hardware start-up environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support inventory receiving, inspection, organization, audits, and inventory accuracy.
  • Improve inventory systems through automation, scripting, and workflow optimization.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and standardized manufacturing processes.
  • Receive, label, inspect, and stock incoming parts and materials.
  • Coordinate RMAs, vendor returns, replacements, and quality issues.
  • Investigate part shortages, inventory discrepancies, and shipping issues.
  • Prepare kits and verify material availability before production builds.
  • Stage parts, tools, and materials to support manufacturing operations.
  • Reconcile BOMs against inventory usage and identify discrepancies.
  • Build dashboards and trackers for inventory levels, shortages, purchasing status, and production progress.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to improve material flow and production efficiency.
  • Maintain shared equipment, workspaces, and production support areas within the Factory.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and manufacturing workflows.
  • Facilitate the transition to Supply Chain and Inventory OS systems.

Qualifications

  • 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering support, or a related field.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Comfort with spreadsheets, data tracking, basic analytics, and script development
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and follow through independently
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Interest in production management, inventory systems, manufacturing operations, or process improvement
  • Willingness to be hands-on- this role includes time on the floor organizing parts intake, kitting, and supporting builds and additional tasks vital to a growing start up.

Skills

Required:Inventory managementData tracking and analyticsDocumentation and SOPsCross-functional collaborationKitting and parts preparation
Nice to have:Scripting / automation
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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