Manufacturing Engineer

Throne Labs

Elkhart, IN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$80,000–$135,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Design Evaluation, Diversity, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Health Insurance, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Life Insurance, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Conditions, Medical Genetics, Military, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Research & Development (R&D), Scalable System Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Team Player, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Elkhart, IN

POSTED

1 day ago

The Company

Throne is a high-growth Series B startup on a mission to meaningfully expand access to clean and delightful bathrooms, and they're growing fast. With flagship customers like the District of Columbia, Caltrain, and LA Metro, they're on track to more than 2x ARR this year, making this a pivotal moment for the brand.

Role Summary

Throne is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help scale and optimize our in-house production operations in Elkhart, Indiana. This is a highly collaborative, high-impact role focused on improving manufacturing processes, solving production challenges in real time, and helping lead the transition toward more vertically integrated manufacturing over the next 6-12 months.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving ambiguous problems, and wants to play a foundational role in building scalable production systems from the ground up. You'll partner closely with production leadership, technicians, and company founders to improve quality, efficiency, documentation, tooling, and manufacturability across our products.

The annual salary for this position is estimated at $80,000 - $135,000. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's applicable experience and skills. This role is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including equity.

Core Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Product Development

Design and improve tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes that enable consistent, repeatable builds across production lines
Create and maintain clear production documentation, assembly instructions, SOPs, and process workflows for technicians
Partner closely with production, purchasing, and engineering teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and keep production moving efficiently
Drive hands-on problem solving when parts, vendors, or assemblies do not perform as expected
Support R&D-style initiatives focused on manufacturability, scalability, and product improvement
Evaluate new designs and processes with a "design for manufacturing" mindset to ensure solutions can scale efficiently
Identify opportunities to improve production quality, throughput, reliability, and operational efficiency
Collaborate daily with technicians and production leadership to implement continuous improvements across the facility
Serve as a key engineering presence within the manufacturing organization as the company continues bringing manufacturing operations further in-house

Ideal Candidate Profile

3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plant Engineering, R&D Engineering, or a related function
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting capabilities
Experience working in manufacturing, production, hardware, automotive, RV, industrial equipment, electronics, or similar physical product environments
Ability to balance creative problem solving with practical, scalable manufacturing solutions
Comfortable operating in startup-style environments with evolving priorities and limited structure
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across production, purchasing, and engineering teams
Highly motivated, quality-focused, and willing to take ownership of operational challenges from identification through resolution
Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor and working directly alongside technicians and operations teams

Benefits:

Medical Insurance, including plan options with 100% employer-paid premiums
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Meaningful Series B Equity
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and National Discounts
Paid Sick Leave
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
Worker's Compensation Coverage
Legal Insurance

Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by State.

Throne is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We believe that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and that diversity contributes to the overall health of the organization. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon Throne's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or background check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Throne provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as applicable by law. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at careers [at] thronelabs.co

Manufacturing Engineer

Throne Labs

Elkhart, IN

About the Company

Throne Labs

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