Job Description
About the Company
Pegasus Solar is the fastest-growing provider of proprietary solar mounting hardware and project design software in the U.S. In 2025, we’ll manufacture and ship more than 13 million parts — with a Pegasus system installed once per minute. We’re a tight-knit, high-impact team driven to accelerate the widespread adoption of solar by making it simpler, faster, and better. Founded in 2012, Pegasus partners with installers to design and engineer products that improve installation efficiency and long-term reliability. With 130+ patents issued/pending and installations on over 350,000 buildings, Pegasus continues to set the standard for innovation and reliability in solar. Our mission is to give installers a better day on the job — and system owners a better product for life. If you’re passionate about clean energy, innovation, and hands-on manufacturing impact, this is where you’ll make a difference.
About the Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Operations team, based in Richmond, California. This role is ideal for a developing, hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys working directly in production environments and supplier facilities. Unlike a purely internal manufacturing role, this engineer will serve as the “eyes and ears” of the Manufacturing Operations team, spending significant time in the field supporting suppliers, qualifying tooling and production lines, auditing manufacturing processes, and ensuring quality and operational readiness across our supply base. The ideal candidate will bring experience in one or more core manufacturing processes such as metal stamping, machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, extrusion, or cold heading, with strong preference for metal stamping in high-volume production environments. This role requires adaptability, strong documentation and communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in smaller, fast-moving manufacturing environments with limited structure or support. This position is hybrid and best suited for candidates local to the Bay Area, with frequent travel (approximately 30–40%) to supplier and manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities
- Supplier Industrialization & Manufacturing Support
- Support qualification and ramp of supplier production lines, tooling, and manufacturing processes
- Conduct supplier audits, process validations, and manufacturing inspections
- Partner with suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues and improve production stability
- Support PPAP, line validation, and tooling readiness across the supply base
- Serve as a key field liaison between Pegasus engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners
- Manufacturing Process & Production Support
- Apply hands-on manufacturing knowledge across processes such as stamping, machining, casting, extrusion, or cold heading
- Assist with process development, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and troubleshoot production and quality issues at supplier and manufacturing sites
- Support creation of SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and manufacturing best practices
- Cross-Functional & Quality Systems Engagement
- Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure production readiness
- Support implementation and maintenance of quality systems and structured manufacturing processes
- Provide clear documentation, reporting, and communication from field activities
- Contribute to operational improvements across the manufacturing and supplier ecosystem
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
- Experience: 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering, production, or supplier industrialization experience
- Experience in at least one core manufacturing process (metal stamping strongly preferred; machining, sheet metal, casting, extrusion, or cold heading also valued)
- Experience working in smaller manufacturing environments (family-run, startup, or sub-50 employee facilities preferred)
- Experience supporting tooling, PPAP, supplier qualification, or production line validation
- Experience with quality systems required
Required Skills
- Hands-on understanding of manufacturing and production processes
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, less structured manufacturing environments
- Strong documentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience creating SOPs, conducting inspections, and auditing manufacturing facilities
- Problem-solving mindset with strong technical curiosity
- Ability to work cross-functionally and independently in the field
- Comfortable spending significant time on manufacturing floors and supplier sites
- Travel readiness: Willingness to travel approximately 30–40%
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pegasus Solar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.