Manufacturing Development Engineer
Core
Design and implement scalable manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixturing for geometrically complex metal parts and printed hardware.
Role type
Manufacturing Development Engineer (IC)
Builds
Industrial-scale metal parts and printed hardware components
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Metal additive manufacturing / Precision engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering fundamentals, hands-on tooling and fixture design, process development, GD&T interpretation, cross-functional collaboration, bottleneck analysis, R&D to production transition
Preferred skills
metal additive manufacturing experience, precision post-processing knowledge, MRP/ERP system familiarity, DFM expertise, process validation skills
Technologies
MRP/ERP tools, CAD/DFM software, manufacturing execution systems
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable manufacturing processes for new hardware and printed parts; Design, build, and iterate on tooling, jigs, and fixtures; Develop and refine test procedures and post-processing steps; Create lightweight documentation and process standards; Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in factory workflows; Support the transition of new processes from R&D into production
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC