Head of Automation and Equipment Engineering

Company Overview

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty‑first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.

Job Summary

As Head of Automation and Equipment Engineering, you will inspire, develop, coordinate, and support Rangeview’s Automation and Equipment team. You will be a foundational member of the company, and will have freedom to help shape the way that Rangeview does engineering and brings products to market. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate determination, integrity, curiosity, vision, technical capability, and a commitment to developing their team.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead & Scale Rangeview’s Automation and Equipment team. Be accountable for delivery of automated manufacturing equipment to Rangeview’s production organization which is reliable, performant, and safe.
• Drive engineering excellence by implementing best practices in design, test, documentation, and qualification.
• Own the Automation and Equipment roadmap, including headcount planning, budgeting, objectives, and justification.
• Build strategic vendor relationships to ensure the scalability of Rangeview’s production system.
• Oversee project prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Implement processes to ensure scalable product development and collaboration with M&P, Software Engineering, Production, Business Development, Finance, and other teams.
• Champion a culture of ownership, excellence, innovation, and mentorship within the engineering organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or similar Engineering discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, automation, and/or manufacturing
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience (team lead, manager, director, or VP-level role).
• Strong technical fundamentals in automation/equipment design, including mechanical design, electrical/controls development, failure mode analysis, and testing/qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with aerospace technical and quality requirements - AS9100, NADCAP, etc.
• Experience with investment casting, vacuum melting & casting, heat treatment, ceramics manufacturing, or similar
• Experience with SLA 3D printing
• Worked for a high-growth tech company / start-up
• Has been responsible for setting up new manufacturing facilities or production lines 0 to 1

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Summary Pay Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 5: $189,000-$231,000, plus equity
• Level 6: $216,000-$264,000, plus equity

Benefits and Perks

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Compliance

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected status.