Own the design and production department end-to-end - from concept and design through prototyping,
vendor development, production ramp-up, and quality release.
● Design and detail mechanical components and enclosures (., die-cast housings, EV powertrainadjacent parts) using CAD, with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for
Assembly (DFA).
● Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers (die-casting, CNC machining, sheet metal,
tooling, electronics assembly, etc.), and build a reliable, cost-effective vendor base for the company.
● Work closely with vendors on tooling, sampling, first-article inspection, and production readiness;
negotiate cost, lead time, and quality terms.
● Partner closely with the Production team to plan, set up, and run manufacturing/assembly processes, and
to troubleshoot issues on the shop floor.
● Partner closely with the Quality team to define inspection standards, resolve non-conformances, and
drive continuous improvement in yield and reliability.
● Prepare and maintain drawings, BOMs, specifications, and SOPs for components, sub-assemblies, and the
final product.
Support prototyping and testing of new components and design iterations in coordination with the
technical/patent team.
● Track production costs, vendor performance, and quality metrics, and report status regularly to the
founder/management.
● Help build the design and production function from the ground up - processes, documentation, and
(over time) a small team - as the company scales