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Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite/Hybrid)

KoBold Metals · San Francisco Bay Area

Posted about 3 months ago · $110,000-$180,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
KoBold Metals's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
69% of KoBold Metals's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at KoBold Metals
high
36 stale, 0 reposted of 36 open
Hiring momentum
38 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 KoBold Metals's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for KoBold Metals.

About this role

The Manufacturing Engineer at KoBold will play a crucial role in the Advanced Technology Group, focusing on transforming prototype hardware into reliable, deployable systems. This position involves managing hardware builds, overseeing lab and shop floor operations, ensuring quality control, and maintaining documentation. The engineer will work closely with design engineers to streamline manufacturing processes and resolve any technical issues that arise during production.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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 KoBold Metals as an employer.

What you need

  • Degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering (or equivalent education/experience)
  • 3-5 years in manufacturing, production, or hardware build engineering, ideally in a prototype-to-low-volume environment
  • Hands-on experience managing hardware builds and shop/lab environments
  • Experience with sourcing and vendor development
  • Experience with inventory and materials management
  • Working knowledge of BOM management, revision control, and documentation control practices

Nice to have

  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) in a hardware startup
  • Experience implementing or administering an MRP/PLM system
  • Experience with build, test and calibration of camera and/or sensing systems
  • Familiarity with quality management systems and inspection processes
  • Experience with field-deployed hardware or instrumentation

What you get

  • US base salary range of $110,000-$180,000
  • Equity
  • Benefits including 401k matching

Worth weighing

  • The role involves multiple responsibilities beyond routine manufacturing engineering, which may require strong adaptability.
  • The position requires daily presence in the Berkeley office, which may not suit remote work preferences.
  • The company operates in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, which may be challenging for some candidates.

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

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