Manufacturing Engineer

Physical Intelligence; Iowa; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Physical Intelligence is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to scale robotic systems from prototype to production. You will own the processes, tooling, and systems that enable reliable, efficient builds and ensure manufacturability across design iterations.

You will design fixtures, manage BOMs, and coordinate with supply chain to keep parts arriving on time. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, CAD proficiency, lean manufacturing knowledge, ERP/MRP experience, and hands-on

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
• Experience with NPI is required.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or Onshape) and GD&T.
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing, PCB assembly.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
• Experience with quality systems (ISO 9001) and statistical process control.
• Hands-on ability to build and troubleshoot electromechanical systems.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for robotic systems, including assembly sequences, work instructions, and cycle-time improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineers to provide DFM/DFA feedback and drive design iterations.
• Develop fixtures, jigs, and tooling from the ground up for novel processes to ensure build quality and efficiency for complex robotic assemblies.
• Establish and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), build instructions, assembly flow and all manufacturing documentation.
• Lead the transition of robot designs at various levels of maturity from prototype, to pilot production, to eventually scale.
• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCCA) and failure mode analysis (FMEA) to drive continuous improvement.
• Define and track manufacturing KPIs including yield, throughput, and cost per unit.
• Implement quality control systems including inspection criteria, test protocols, and acceptance standards.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing engineering experience

Lean manufacturing principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

RCCA/FMEA

Quality systems knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Onshape

GD&T

ERP/MRP systems

ISO 9001 quality systems

Jobbeschreibung

Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world. We are a team of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation models and learning algorithms to power the robots of today and the physically-actuated devices of the future.

We're looking for a Manufacturing Lead who can scale our robotic systems from prototype to production. You'll own the processes, tooling, and systems that enable us to build robots reliably and efficiently. You'll bridge the gap between R&D and production, working closely with design engineers to ensure our robots are manufacturable at scale while maintaining the quality and consistency needed to advance research. You will design assembly and test fixtures, manage the assembly and test flows, BOMs, and work closely with the supply chain team to ensure parts arrive on time and are assembled and tested consistently at scale.

In this role you will

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for robotic systems, including assembly sequences, work instructions, and cycle-time improvements.

• Collaborate with design engineers to provide DFM/DFA feedback and drive design iterations.

• Develop fixtures, jigs, and tooling from the ground up for novel processes to ensure build quality and efficiency for complex robotic assemblies.

• Establish and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), build instructions, assembly flow and all manufacturing documentation.

• Lead the transition of robot designs at various levels of maturity from prototype, to pilot production, to eventually scale.

• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCCA) and failure mode analysis (FMEA) to drive continuous improvement.

• Define and track manufacturing KPIs including yield, throughput, and cost per unit.

• Implement quality control systems including inspection criteria, test protocols, and acceptance standards.

What we hope you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.

• Experience with NPI is required.

• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or Onshape) and GD&T.

• Experience with manufacturing processes: machining, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing, PCB assembly.

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.

• Experience with quality systems (ISO 9001) and statistical process control.

• Hands-on ability to build and troubleshoot electromechanical systems.

• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.