Senior Manufacturing Engineer, XFRA

Our Mission  

SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡

XFRA by SPAN is the first distributed data center using existing infrastructure and underutilized power capacity to meet expanding AI compute demand.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

• Making electrification upgrades possible

• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

XFRA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes for engineering builds and production. You will apply hands-on manufacturing experience to resolve production issues, strengthen process documentation, and help bring new electro-mechanical products to market.

Responsibilities

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine manufacturing processes, procedures, and production requirements.

· Develop assembly processes, fixtures, and tooling to support XFRA products.

· Improve manufacturing processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce lost time and material scrap.

· Analyze production data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions.

· Support compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.

· Work with cross-functional partners to support production plans and resolve manufacturing issues.

About You 

Required Qualifications

· At least 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a similar role, preferably in a high-tech environment.

· Experience assessing, analyzing, and resolving problems in a manufacturing environment.

· Experience bringing new electro-mechanical products to market through new product introduction (NPI).

· Ability to develop and maintain clear process and production documentation.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

· Self-directed work style and ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.

· Adaptability, sound judgment, and confidence communicating, negotiating, and influencing across teams.

· Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.

Life at SPAN

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges. 

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of . If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks:

⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company

⚡ Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage.  Parental leave up to twenty four (24)  weeks depending on eligibility

⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit

⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns

⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off

Interested in joining our team? Apply today!