Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and assembly workflows for Spot, Stretch, and future robotics projects, from prototype through production.
• Define and drive the overall Manufacturing and Assembly strategy (DFM/DFA) across multiple product lines and NPI programs, acting as the technical authority to ensure designs are reliable, scalable, and serviceable.
• Design, fabricate, and validate custom fixtures, tools, and jigs to support mechanical assembly, precision alignment, and testing of electric motors and actuators, ensuring ergonomic and repeatable processes.
• Define assembly sequences, work instructions, and process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual aids, and training materials for assembly technicians.
• Support prototype builds in a hands-on capacity, troubleshooting assembly issues, identifying root causes, and driving corrective actions to improve processes and product designs.
• Implement process controls to ensure build quality, dimensional accuracy, and alignment with product performance requirements.
• Establish and champion the continuous improvement efforts, leveraging Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to drive fundamental process improvements across the entire manufacturing system, resulting in measurable long-term…
• Drive tooling and equipment validation, ensuring custom fixtures and tools are fully qualified for use in production, including performing capability studies where necessary.