18h ago
Lab Manager
Los Angeles, CA
โจ $65k-$95k / yearest.
full-timemidmanufacturing
๐ผ About This Role
You'll own and operate the R&D lab at company headquarters, prototyping and testing our next-generation autonomous rail vehicles alongside the engineering team. Your impact will span from facilities operations and inventory management to fabricating prototype components and establishing scalable manufacturing processes.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Manage R&D lab layout, organization, and operational readiness
- Own shipping, receiving, and inventory management
- Fabricate and repair electrical harnesses and prototype wiring
- Support rapid prototype development and process documentation
๐ Requirements
- 3+ years experience in an R&D lab or prototype facility
- Track record of independently managing a lab end-to-end
- Inventory management or supply chain coordination experience
- Hands-on fabrication skills with common shop tools
โจ Nice to Have
- 5+ years writing manufacturing work instructions
- Proficiency with CNC machining, welding, or soldering
- Experience with ERP or inventory management software
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2On-site Interviewยท 2-3 hours
- 3Offerยท 1 week
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