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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Zoo · Los Angeles, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Zoo's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Zoo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zoo
high
9 stale, 0 reposted of 10 open
Hiring momentum
11 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zoo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zoo.

About this role

As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer at Zoo, you will oversee the development and operation of manufacturing systems and workflows, focusing on CNC machining, process optimization, and production scaling. Your role will involve hands-on management of machine shop operations, collaborating with engineering teams, and establishing standards for manufacturing processes. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting issues, supporting new product introductions, and mentoring future team members.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zoo as an employer.

What you need

  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, machining, precision manufacturing, or hardware production environments
  • Strong hands-on experience with CNC machining, including mills, lathes, setups, tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and process optimization
  • Experience programming using CAM software and editing machine code at the controller
  • Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes for prototypes and/or production hardware
  • Strong understanding of machining principles, materials, tolerances, GD&T, and manufacturing methods
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications

What you get

  • Competitive equity
  • Full benefits package which may vary by geography

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is $145,000 — $195,000 USD, but final offer depends on multiple factors
  • Compensation may vary by geography
  • Role involves significant hands-on work in a manufacturing environment

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Listed by Zoo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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