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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Electric Propulsion and Test

Pivotal · Palo Alto, CA · On-site

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About Pivotal

Backed by Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field
  • 12+ years of experience in an engineering role in an automated manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated success at planning for and project managing equipment & facility installations
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
  • Proven technical leader that can lead and influence cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to concisely summarize and escalate complex topics
More about this role

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

As we enter commercial operations, we are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Electric Propulsion and test. This role would lead the team responsible for delivering battery and electrical motor equipment for our manufacturing lines, driving...

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