Robotics Manufacturing Engineer

Insight Global (United States); Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge product design and mass production, defining equipment, tooling, and process parameters for new hardware.

You will lead DFx reviews, perform root-cause analysis, support NPI transitions to high-volume production, and drive improvements in yields, cycle times, and throughput.

Collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to enable scalable, cost-effective manufacturing with repeatable yields and robust processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in process development/NPI in high-volume hardware environments
• Experience translating prototypes to scalable production processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering
• Strong problem-solving with a DFx mindset

Responsibilities

• Bridge between product design and mass production.
• Define equipment, tooling, and process parameters for new hardware.
• Lead DFx reviews during early-stage development and perform root-cause analysis.
• Champion quality, cost, and throughput targets in production.

Skills

CAD

SPC/DOE/Root Cause

NPI/Process Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

• Early-Stage Prototype Collaboration & Assembly: Partner closely with Engineering during early proof of concept builds. Ensuring initial engineering designs translate into repeatable, scalable assembly steps, as well as providing hands on build & FA support
• Process Flow & WI Translation: Convert preliminary prototype build steps, engineering notes, and trial feedback into structured Process Flows and step-by-step Work Instructions
• Tooling, Jigs & Fixture Engineering: Design, procure, and validate custom assembly fixtures, alignment jigs, and specialized production tooling. Perform CAD design and rapid prototyping for fixtures to ensure tight tolerances, repeatable yields, and ergonomic operator safety.
• DFM/DFA & Risk Mitigation: Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) reviews with R&D. Utilize PFMEA to proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate technical assembly risks before high-volume manufacturing.
• Process Development & Validation: Define, optimize, and qualify technical manufacturing processes (e.g., dispensing, thermal bonding, torque sequencing). Ensure processes consistently meet target yields, cycle times, and throughput requirements.
• NPI Transition & CM Onboarding: Lead the "technical hand-off" to high-volume production. Drive line bring-up, troubleshoot pilot/ramp builds, resolve yield drop issues, and onboard Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Technical Approvals & ECO Management: Serve as a primary technical reviewer in the PLM/Change Management workflow; evaluate and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs) for production readiness.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Technical Design: Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or Nx) for fixture design and assembly review.
• Analytical Rigor: Command of SPC, DOE, and Root Cause Analysis (8D or 5-Whys).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 2+ years in process development/NPI within high-volume or complex hardware environments.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical bridge between product design and mass production. You are responsible for the technical development, validation, and launch of robust manufacturing processes for new hardware products. Your mission is to ensure that "what is designed" can be "built at scale" by defining the equipment, tooling, and process parameters required to meet rigorous quality, cost, and throughput targets. You will champion DFx (Design for Excellence) during early-stage development and lead technical root-cause analysis for any assembly-line roadblocks.