Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Investigation: Collaborate closely with in-house production teams, overseas manufacturing partners, and test teams to gather vital details and context around hardware failures and manufacturing issues.
• Data Synthesis: Review and synthesize defect data using tools like Jira to build a comprehensive understanding of actuator product maturity across all production environments.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead hands-on failure analysis and root cause/corrective action (RCCA) investigations on specific defects and failure modes, addressing both line-down manufacturing blocks and on-robot field…
• Design Implementation: Propose, develop, and execute design changes through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to resolve defects and enhance future reliability and manufacturability.
• Roadmap Strategy: Champion the actuation product and technology roadmap, identifying key areas for improvement and evaluating which new technologies will provide the most value for future product generations.

Job requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional Experience: Demonstrated background in design, systems, or sustaining engineering (typically 7+ years), particularly in environments scaling from low-volume in-house builds to high-volume overseas…
• Problem Solving & RCA: Strong proficiency with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and general hardware problem-solving methodologies for complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Product Maturation: A proven track record of launching and continuously improving products, particularly through the formal management of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and DFx (Design for Manufacturability/Assembly)…
• Technical Tools: Proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA preferred) and PLM systems (Arena and/or ENOVIA preferred). Familiarity with agile project management tools (Jira, JAMA, Smartsheets) is highly valued.
• Autonomous Execution: Experience independently managing large, complex projects, making sound prioritization and delegation decisions in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Mentorship & Communication: A commitment to fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices, coupled with exceptional organizational and cross-functional communication skills to bridge in-house…