Robotics Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Lean

Berkshire Grey, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Grey, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and sustain scalable assembly processes for robotic systems, bridging engineering and manufacturing on the shop floor.

You will work with design, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure safe, high-quality, efficient production, from NPI through ramp. The role emphasizes CAD, DFM/DFA, and process improvements to reduce cost and cycle time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering for complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience supporting low- to medium-volume, high-mix products.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience creating clear work instructions and training production technicians.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

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 experience

Lean manufacturing

DFM/DFA

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

3D CAD interpretation

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Berkshire Grey, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and sustain scalable assembly processes for robotic systems, bridging engineering and manufacturing on the shop floor.

You will work with design, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure safe, high-quality, efficient production, from NPI through ramp. The role emphasizes CAD, DFM/DFA, and process improvements to reduce cost and cycle time.