Senior Manufacturing Engineer, XFRA

Span

South San Francisco, US

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with hands-on manufacturing experience in high-tech environments working in distributed data center electrification.

Best fit for

Candidates with 8+ years of manufacturing experience in high-tech product development
— “At least 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a similar role, preferably in a high-tech environment.”
Candidates who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments with a focus on process improvement
— “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine manufacturing processes, procedures, and production requirements.”

Things to consider

The role demands strong attention to detail for process documentation and compliance
— “Ability to develop and maintain clear process and production documentation.”
Candidates must be comfortable with problem-solving in a fast-paced, evolving environment
— “Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with process optimization and reducing material waste in your resume and interviews
— “Improve manufacturing processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce lost time and material scrap.”
Emphasize your ability to work autonomously while contributing to cross-functional teams
— “Self-directed work style and ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.”
Showcase your background in electro-mechanical product development and NPI processes
— “Experience bringing new electro-mechanical products to market through new product introduction (NPI).”
Demonstrate your proficiency with Google Workspace tools in your application materials
— “Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

Developed and improved manufacturing processes
Supported production plans

Typical background

Manufacturing engineeringElectro-mechanical product development

Skills & requirements

Required

Manufacturing ProcessesElectro-mechanical Product DevelopmentQuality ControlProcess Documentation

Preferred

Electrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Stack & domain

Manufacturing ProcessesAssembly ProcessesQuality ControlCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkManufacturingElectro-mechanical

About the role

Original posting from Span via Ashby

OUR MISSION
SPAN IS ENABLING ELECTRIFICATION FOR ALL ⚡
XFRA BY SPAN IS THE FIRST DISTRIBUTED DATA CENTER USING EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND UNDERUTILIZED POWER CAPACITY TO MEET EXPANDING AI COMPUTE DEMAND.
Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
AT SPAN, WE BELIEVE IN:
Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
Making electrification upgrades possible
Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
THE ROLE
XFRA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes for engineering builds and production. You will apply hands-on manufacturing experience to resolve production issues, strengthen process documentation, and help bring new electro-mechanical products to market.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine manufacturing processes, procedures, and production requirements.
· Develop assembly processes, fixtures, and tooling to support XFRA products.
· Improve manufacturing processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce lost time and material scrap.
· Analyze production data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
· Support compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
· Work with cross-functional partners to support production plans and resolve manufacturing issues.
ABOUT YOU
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· At least 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a similar role, preferably in a high-tech environment.
· Experience assessing, analyzing, and resolving problems in a manufacturing environment.
· Experience bringing new electro-mechanical products to market through new product introduction (NPI).
· Ability to develop and maintain clear process and production documentation.
· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
· Self-directed work style and ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.
· Adaptability, sound judgment, and confidence communicating, negotiating, and influencing across teams.
· Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.
LIFE AT SPAN
Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.
SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.
The Perks:
⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
⚡ Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off
Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Source: Span careers (Ashby)