Build Engineer, Capabilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, supply chain, controls, software, and robotics, to implement strategic and process improvements.
• Communicate proactively with design engineering teams to provide early feedback on manufacturability and support iterative product development cycles.
• Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles at the product level to ensure ease of production, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Own and drive upgrades and autonomous system developments that support high-reliability production and rapid iteration.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime, output quality, and process efficiency.
• Identify, define, and deploy automation opportunities using internal capabilities or external partnerships, guided by rigorous ROI and technical evaluations.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in systems engineering or automation deployment roles.
• Proven ability to collaborate with design engineers on early-stage product development, including translating design intent into robust manufacturing solutions.
• Strong DFM expertise with a track record of influencing design decisions to enhance manufacturability, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional alignment in fast-paced, iterative settings.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data-driven problem solving and process improvement.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and team-building skills, with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.