Staff Manufacturing Engineer – DFM

About the role

Radiant is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to transition its Kaleidos micro‑reactor from a first‑of‑a‑kind build into a repeatable, scalable production system. You will work closely with design, quality, test, supply chain and operations teams to ensure hardware can be built safely, reliably and at volume.

Key responsibilities

• Own manufacturing and inspection processes for critical Kaleidos components from design release through final acceptance.
• Partner with design engineers to drive design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA), reducing mass, part count and production risk.
• Develop, qualify, document and continuously improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling and inspection strategies.
• Design and build production tooling, fixtures, lifting equipment and other manufacturing aids.
• Investigate defects and non‑conformances using root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers for critical components and processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 8+ years experience manufacturing complex mechanical hardware in a high‑reliability environment.
• Proven ability to partner with design teams to influence hardware through DFM/DFA.
• Hands‑on experience with machining, joining, fastening, tolerance control and inspection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• CAD model review and interpretation
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Machining and mechanical joining processes
• Tolerance analysis and stack‑up evaluation
• Development of work instructions, process specifications and inspection plans
• Root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action implementation

What we offer

• Substantial incentive stock plan for all full‑time employees
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage (100% for employee, partial for dependents)
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and dependents
• Voluntary life, accident and hospital insurance options