Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to design our build process for scaling our robot fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Set up the internal build line to manufacture module level and full robot system assemblies
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and design for assembly principles are incorporated
• Qualify vendors for piece part and assembly level manufacturing
• Set up end of line design validation testing and in process QC checks
• Develop fixturing to support the assembly

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
• Expert knowledge of manual and automated assembly techniques
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including implementation, integration, and optimization
• Expert in 3D CAD software
• Specify and procure manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures required for production
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

Bonus Qualifications:

• CATIA V6 experience
• Robotics or other high tech industry experience