Manufacturing Engineer

Who is Elve?

Elve, Inc is a deep-tech startup located in Davis, CA, focused on groundbreaking technologies that enable ultra-fast wireless internet access for urban and remote areas. Our innovative approach to designing and manufacturing high-efficiency lightweight millimeter-wave and near-THz RF power amplifiers is shaping the future of wireless connectivity beyond 5G. We are actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. If you enjoy working in a collaborative and fast-paced setting, we invite you to join our team!

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer at Elve will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify process bottlenecks and implement effective solutions. This role will include a variety of tasks such as conducting root cause analyses, participating in design reviews, and optimizing production workflows. You will also play a key role in developing manufacturing documentation, training staff on new processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Work Environment
May include some or all of the following environments:

• Manufacturing Facility
• Cleanroom
• Laboratory
• Office

Requirements

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tools, and techniques
• Hands-on experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Good to have:

• Experience in RF or high-tech manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC)

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field
• Experience with production documentation and process analysis
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and engage in physical manufacturing activities as required
• To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), to work in this role you must be one of the following: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about export control here.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation time
• A taste of the start-up life
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.
• Rubbing shoulders and brainstorming with multiple Ph.D. and masters-level engineers

What it’s like to work at Elve

We are a small team (for now!) on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements- we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm-wave RF amplifier market. We ask “dumb” questions all the time because we always have something to learn. We work really hard, make sure to get good sleep, handle conflict intentionally, and expect great things from each other.