Brain Corp

Brain Corp

Manager, Engineering Operations

San Diego, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$127k-$155kDetected 27 days ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementInventory ManagementCustomer SupportRoboticsMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

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Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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Green-card follow-through: 50%

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About the role

  • Promote use of value stream mapping, continuous improvement techniques and skill set development
  • Ensure manufacturing processes are efficient, effective, and provide value to the organization
  • Oversee R&D, Quality Assurance and Test, and Repair labs to ensure that each team's functional needs are met

Responsibilities

  • Mentor, coach and develop a collaborative and high-performing team environment, ensuring effective communication and coordination across all functions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, product development, sales, and customer support, to align operational objectives with overall company goals
  • Establish and provide reporting of key engineering operations metrics, such as project milestones, R&D support results, OEM support results and resource allocation efficiency
  • Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Oversee support for production operations at OEM facilities by leading teams that proactively identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring seamless manufacturing processes and continuous operational improvement
  • Lead technical support projects, including developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements
  • Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations engineering or related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a manufacturing or robotics industry preferred

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, including automation and robotics
  • Proven track record in delivering complex projects on time and within budget
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, LSSBB certification preferred
  • Professional certifications in operations engineering or project management, such as PMP, is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in managing teams of engineers and technicians
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a focus on achieving and maintaining high standards of performance
  • A discretionary annual target bonus
  • Stock options

Compensation

  • The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $126,536 to $154,655.
  • The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.
  • Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
  • In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:
  • A discretionary annual target bonus

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown
  • Additional Perks include:
  • On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events
  • Internal continuous learning events

Company info

  • Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry.
  • Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better.
  • Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment.
  • Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more.
  • Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world.
  • Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.
  • Named a top workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune and USA today in 2025, we make life-changing impacts through innovation, helping workers globally unlock their abilities in orchestration with intelligent machines.
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