Senior MFG Engineer

Senior MFG Engineer OmenAI San Francisco, CA Job Details 6 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building CAD software Procedural guides Design of manufacturing processes Manufacturing standard operating procedures Supplier audits Quality control Vendor relationship management Quality standards in production Design for manufacturability (DFM) Procurement contract negotiation Strategic sourcing Supplier selection Design of mechanical systems Senior level Implementing cost-saving initiatives Assembly line Prototypes Mechanical knowledge Supply chain collaboration New product launch experience Supply chain process improvement Supply chain planning Full Job Description Senior Manufacturing Engineer -

NPI Location:

San Francisco (In-person) Who We Are Omen is miniaturizing lab-grade spectroscopy into field-deployable embedded sensors. Our systems deliver PPM-level trace analysis reports on the fluids in industrial machines and datacenters, allowing us to detect complex wear trends like bearing failures or coolant contamination in real-time. With this data we can automatically match anomalies with failure modes weeks to months before catastrophic failure occurs. Our team is a tightly knit group of ~20 builders, dropouts, and industry veterans. We operate on "type-two fun", the kind of deeply challenging, fast-paced engineering that is immensely rewarding when you pull it off. We don't build things that are good enough, we build things that are 100x better. The Challenge We are currently developing two primary systems:

Omen Scout:

for closed-loop hydraulic and lubricating oils.

Omen Sentry:

for direct-to-chip liquid cooling loops (typ. water/glycol mixtures). Our R D and Test teams have established the core architecture for our sensors, proving their viability in demanding industrial environments. We are now seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the transition of these validated prototypes into high-volume production. In this role, you will serve as the critical link between our internal engineering teams and our global supply chain network. What You Will Do Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Review and optimize mechanical and electrical designs for cost-efficiency, yield, and assembly speed.

Supplier Management:

Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with external vendors, including machine shops, PCB assembly houses, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs). You will negotiate terms, enforce lead times, and ensure strict adherence to our quality specifications.

Process Engineering & Supply Chain Mitigation:

Resolve complex supply chain bottlenecks, proactively source alternative components to mitigate delays, and develop comprehensive internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assembly and testing.

Production Architecture:

Establish and oversee our initial low-volume, in-house assembly lines to validate processes and ensure rigorous quality control before scaling operations to external, high-volume CMs. What We Are Looking For Extensive experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), successfully transitioning complex electro-mechanical hardware from prototype to mass production. Proven track record in vendor management, with the ability to audit supplier capabilities, mitigate production delays, and ensure deliverables meet exact specifications. Deep expertise in DFM/DFA methodologies, with a strong ability to execute cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in MCAD (Solidworks) to effectively collaborate on design modifications with the mechanical engineering team. Why Omen? We take the physics seriously, but we don't let red tape slow us down. If you want to own a fascinating hardware problem from the ground up and build something that protects the most expensive infrastructure on the planet, we want to talk to you.