Vice President of Engineering

San Fernando, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 250000 - 350000

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Vice President of Engineering

This company develops and operates modular software-defined robotic production factories. These factories use advanced automation AI-driven forming processes and robotic arms to manufacture complex metal components with high precision without traditional tooling.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on hardware engineering leader to take advanced mechanical-electrical automation platforms and robotic production factories from V2 prototypes to V3 production-ready systems. You must excel in CAD design system analysis on-floor troubleshooting and technical leadership. This role transforms early systems into stable repeatable machines and enables consistent high-quality low-volume production.

You will own the critical 1-to-10 scale-up build and mentor the engineering team and drive system integration reliability and production readiness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Hardware Leadership

Lead design analysis and debugging across mechanical electrical automation hydraulic pneumatic and robotic subsystems.
Maintain engineering rigor while driving fast development cycles.
Serve as the technical authority on advanced automation platform architecture.

System Integration

Ensure seamless integration across mechanical electrical automation controls and robotic elements.
Provide strong mechanical leadership with meaningful electrical and embedded literacy.
Guarantee reliable cohesive system performance.

Prototype Production (V2 V3)

Mature prototypes into manufacturable field-ready production systems.
Implement DFM validation protocols testing frameworks and quality standards.
Build systems that can be reliably produced in low-volume at scale (2030 units/year and growing).

Production Integration & Reliability

Own production integration end-to-end.
Partner with manufacturing to achieve repeatable builds.
Lead root-cause analysis reliability improvements and continuous optimization.

Large Machinery & Deployment

Oversee development of large welded structures and industrial automation equipment.
Ensure safety maintainability and readiness for field deployment.
Strengthening the robustness of platform systems over time.

Startup-Speed Execution

Move quickly manage ambiguity and maintain clarity and momentum.
Balance deep technical engagement with production leadership.
Drive toward aggressive milestones in a fast-paced environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with software controls production and operations teams.
Align engineering output with product needs manufacturing readiness and customer expectations.

Team Leadership

Build mentor and scale a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering organization.
Recruit top-tier mechanical electrical automation and systems engineers.
Foster a culture of speed technical rigor ownership and high standards.

Program Management & Operational Leadership

Set engineering priorities milestones and roadmaps.
Manage budgets resources and vendor relationships.
Establish a process discipline with sufficient flexibility for rapid iteration.

Quality Safety & Compliance

Define hardware quality and safety standards.
Lead reliability testing FMEA risk reviews and certifications.
Ensure systems meet safety and operational requirements.

Risk & Field Engagement

Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans.
Support early customer deployments and resolve field issues.
Ensure the platform performs reliably in real-world environments.

Executive Leadership

Contribute to broader company strategy as part of the leadership team.
Communicate engineering progress risks and priorities to executives and stakeholders.
Align technical decisions with business goals and long-term vision.

Requirements

Technical Background

12-20 years in hardware engineering advanced machinery robotics automation manufacturing systems or related fields.
Strong mechanical engineering foundation with a solid understanding of electrical/embedded systems.
Hands-on builder mentality comfortable in CAD (e.g. SolidWorks) and on the production floor.
Experience with complex mechanical-electrical automation platforms.

Leadership & Execution

Proven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to take hardware from prototype to production.
Thrives in high-intensity fast-paced startup environments.
Strong ownership urgency and cross-functional communication skills.

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