Manufacturing & Process Engineer
Core
Own the manufacturing process design, fixture/tooling development, and continuous improvement for AI-native industrial robot assembly and testing.
Role type
Manufacturing & Process Engineer (Individual Contributor)
Builds
AI-native industrial robots (hardware, software, AI)
Domain
Robotics / Industrial Automation / Hardware Manufacturing
Required skills
DFM/DFA analysis, fixture and tooling design, process flow ownership, root cause analysis, lean manufacturing (5S/6S, value stream mapping), PFMEA/control plans, CAD (SolidWorks/Onshape), time studies, capacity analysis, work instruction documentation, process metrics tracking
Preferred skills
Robotics/automation hardware background, scaling from prototype to high-volume production, SPC, sheet metal/machined components/PCBA experience, MES/ERP systems, Python/SQL/data analysis
Technologies
SolidWorks, Onshape, MES, ERP, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Participate in DFM/DFA reviews with product and mechanical engineering; Design, build, and validate fixtures, tooling, and workstations; Own process flow for assigned assemblies and support NPI; Identify and justify automation opportunities; Drive improvements in yield, cycle time, and first-pass quality; Conduct root cause analysis on defects and implement corrective actions; Contribute to PFMEAs and control plans; Perform time studies and capacity analysis to reduce waste; Maintain work instructions, routings, and BOM accuracy; Track and report process metrics weekly
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
