Vital Lyfe

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-04-20

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize manufacturing processes and production lines for desalination systems.
  • Lead DFM/DFA initiatives including tooling, fixtures, and automation programming.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to define equipment selection, cycle-times, and quality metrics.
  • Develop work instructions, process flows, and layout designs for new systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs and increase throughput.
  • Work with procurement, quality, and external vendors to facilitate manufacturing scale-up.
  • Engage in hands-on work with development hardware and support operators in the manufacturing process.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or equivalent).
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process development.
  • Strong CAD experience and familiarity with manufacturing automation.
  • Hands-on mindset with problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred experience in consumer hardware production and knowledge of mechanical systems.
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and statistical process control.
  • Ability to work onsite in Torrance, CA.
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