Robotics & Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Hardware FYI; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardware FYI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize, and sustain scalable assembly processes for robotic systems. You will work with design, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure safe, efficient production and high-quality results.

You will translate designs into repeatable processes, support prototype builds and production ramp, and drive DFM/DFA improvements while maintaining thorough documentation and CAD-based analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering for complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience supporting low- to medium-volume, high-mix products.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience creating clear work instructions and training production technicians.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience providing design engineers with DFM/DFA suggestions.
• Ability to interpret and manipulate 3D CAD models.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and fixtures for robotic systems and subassemblies.
• Translate product designs into efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp.
• Collaborate with design engineers to influence DFM/DFA decisions and reduce cost, risk, and cycle time.
• Define build sequences, takt times, line layouts, and labor models.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve quality, throughput, ergonomics, and safety.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or manufacturing issues.
• Specify and validate tools, test equipment, and automation used in manufacturing.
• Support supplier manufacturing readiness and outsourced builds as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation including BOMs, routings, ECNs, and manufacturing records.
• Utilize CAD models to support manufacturing documentation and DFM/DFA analysis.
• Define and support redline process in internal manufacturing for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

DFM/DFA

CAD interpretation

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Hardware FYI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize, and sustain scalable assembly processes for robotic systems. You will work with design, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure safe, efficient production and high-quality results.

You will translate designs into repeatable processes, support prototype builds and production ramp, and drive DFM/DFA improvements while maintaining thorough documentation and CAD-based analyses.