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Our innovative technology offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics solutions. Join our dynamic team and help shape a smarter, greener future for global freight.\nSenior Manufacturing Engineer \nParallel Systems is seeking a Senior/Principal Manufacturing Engineer to own the end-to-end transition from prototype to production, designing a greenfield production site from scratch to build our rail vehicle platform at scale. This role will own process flow design, station layout, and tooling. Ideal candidates have led at least one NPI program end-to-end and have hands-on experience standing up assembly lines for complex products. \nResponsibilities: \nLead the R&D-to-production transition, formalizing existing build processes and architecting a scalable, work-cell/station-based assembly flow - including designing a greenfield production site from scratch, with station layout, sequencing, and takt/cycle time allocation. \nLead New Product Introduction (NPI), transitioning vehicle designs from engineering prototypes into a validated, repeatable manufacturing process. \nSpecify, design, and source fixtures, jigs, and assembly tooling required at each station. \nPartner with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering to identify and resolve design-for-manufacturability (DFM) issues, including leading PFMEA for critical assembly processes. \nIdentify and help source capital equipment needed to outfit the line, working closely with facilities and supply chain. \nBuild manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, routers, and station standard work. \nPartner with quality engineering to define production data to capture, set process control limits, and enable data capture, validation, and visualization (e.g., SPC dashboards) alongside inspection points and first-article process. \nAct as the go-to technical authority for manufacturing process and assembly line design, providing guidance to other engineers and influencing Parallel Systems' broader approach to production. \nWhat Success Looks Like:\nWith in 30 days: You will have deep understanding of the Mk3 vehicle design, its systems, and installation dependencies. \nWith in 60 days: You will have developed preliminary concepts for manufacturing facility layouts, estimating space, equipment, and labor requirements along with vehicle throughput. They will present trades to leadership and play a crucial role in deciding near-term company manufacturing strategy. \nWith in 90 days: You will have started a detailed shop layout and process design consistent with the selected manufacturing plan. They will participate in ongoing Mk3 vehicle builds to better understand the design and existing process, and work with the design team to capture additional nuances. They will support procurement of critical long-lead equipment and fixtures. \nRequirements: \n5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering. \nDemonstrated ownership of at least one NPI program from prototype through production launch. \nDirect experience designing and standing up an assembly line or work-cell operation. \nExperience specifying and sourcing fixtures, tooling, and capital equipment, including managing vendor lead times. \nStrong in DFM principles and a track record of influencing product design from a manufacturing perspective. \nPreferred Qualifications: \nExperience in rail, transit, aerospace, or heavy equipment manufacturing. \nExperience with large/heavy vehicle subassemblies, including crane-assisted handling and structural lifting. \nFamiliarity with PFMEA methodology and hardware development gate processes (CDR or similar). \nStartup or small-team experience, with the ability to build manufacturing process from nothing. \nWe are committed to providing fair and transparent compensation in accordance with applicable laws. Salary ranges are listed below and reflect the expected range for new hires in this role, based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Final compensation may vary and will be determined during the interview process. The target hiring range for this position is listed below.\nTarget Salary Range:\n$129,000—$177,000 USD\nParallel Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discriminatory factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people can come to do their best work.\nParallel Systems is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Parallel Systems will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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