Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) - Mechanical
Core
Technical authority on supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production readiness for precision-machined components, castings, and additive-manufactured parts for humanoid robots.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Apollo humanoid robots
Domain
Robotics / Mechanical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC machining (milling, turning, multi-axis), additive manufacturing (DMLS, SLM, SLS, FDM, MJF), investment and die casting, forging, sheet metal fabrication, stamping, secondary/finishing operations, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), PPAP, APQP, FMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), metrology (CMM, surface profilometry, optical measurement), mechanical material properties, heat treatment, surface finish specifications
Preferred skills
CAM software or CNC programming, additive manufacturing design rules and post-processing, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, MRP/ERP systems, BOM management, should-costing and manufacturing cost modeling, scaling production from prototype to full-rate
Technologies
DMLS, SLM, SLS, FDM, MJF, CMM, CAM
Responsibilities
Serve as internal subject matter expert on mechanical manufacturing processes; determine ideal manufacturing methods and process flows for new parts; evaluate supplier manufacturing equipment and process controls; review and approve supplier process documentation; own end-to-end NPI lifecycle at suppliers; qualify new suppliers via manufacturing capability assessments; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality escapes; analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics; partner with procurement on make-vs-buy decisions; conduct independent research to identify new suppliers and emerging manufacturing technologies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC