Velia Multiservices is partnering with a cutting-edge early-stage hardware startup building breakthrough desalination and water security technology that has the potential to reshape global access to clean water. We're looking for a highly driven Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to help scale a deeply impactful product from prototype builds to high-rate production.
This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team at an inflection point — where engineering decisions directly influence manufacturing scale, product reliability, and long-term company growth.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and production lines for advanced desalination systems.
Lead Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly (DFM/DFA) initiatives across mechanical assemblies and production workflows.
Design tooling, fixtures, operator-assist equipment, and factory automation solutions to improve throughput and consistency.
Partner cross-functionally with mechanical, systems, and operations teams to define cycle times, yield targets, and cost-per-unit metrics.
Develop work instructions, process flows, workstation layouts, and manufacturing documentation for new product introductions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Support first builds, pilot lines, and the transition into high-volume manufacturing.
Help build manufacturing infrastructure from the ground up in a rapidly evolving startup environment.
What We're Looking For
2+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience supporting physical hardware products.
Experience in high-rate manufacturing environments such as automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, robotics, or Starlink-type production systems.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and process optimization methodologies.
Proven ability to build or scale manufacturing processes in fast-moving hardware environments.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software for designing tooling, fixtures, workstations, or custom production equipment.
Experience designing custom machinery or automation systems including conveyors, pick-and-place systems, pneumatic actuation, or operator-assist equipment.
Familiarity with fluid and pressure systems including pumps, valves, tubing, pressure vessels, or fluid-handling equipment.
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-ownership startup environments where speed and execution matter.
Preferred Background
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Strong hands-on engineering background through Formula SAE, Baja, Rocket Club, robotics teams, or other build-focused engineering organizations.
Builder mentality with a passion for solving difficult real-world manufacturing problems.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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