Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead the transition of innovative electromechanical designs from prototype through pilot builds into scaled production for humanoids operating in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.
Role type
Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Builds
Humanoid robots and electromechanical sub-assemblies for warehouse and distribution center automation
Domain
Robotics / Automation / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DFM/DFA/DFT analysis, root cause analysis, SPC, lean, 6 sigma, BOM management, process flow design, fixture/tooling design, yield improvement, supply chain readiness, FMEA, PLM systems
Preferred skills
Altium, Creo, mechanical design for test fixtures, EMS/CM partner management, NPI floor experience
Technologies
Altium, Creo, PLM systems
Responsibilities
Lead NPI activities across multiple product lines, Own DFM/DFA/DFT efforts during early design phases, Develop and release work instructions and process flows, Drive build readiness supporting Proto/EVT/DVT/PVT activities, Troubleshoot and resolve issues at the sub-system and system level, Partner with EMS providers to drive first-pass yield and throughput
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight