Senior Manufacturing Engineer

symbotic; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for its External Manufacturing team. You will collaborate with external partners and design teams to improve scalability, quality, and cost efficiency while reducing defects.

You will drive DFMA, perform manufacturability analyses, manage tooling investments, and lead readiness reviews for new products across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls teams. Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes (machining, welding, electrical, casting, sheet metal, plastics)
• DFM/DFMA knowledge and application
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Passion for robotics, automation and innovation
• Experience in industrial robotics, automation, or material handling (preferred)
• Experience with PLM systems (preferred)
• DFM/DFMA and manufacturability focus for new product introductions (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Define and implement advanced manufacturing strategies for robotics and automation systems to improve scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and seamless transfer to production
• Lead DFMA analyses and manufacturing readiness reviews for all new product introductions
• Oversee tooling and capital investments to support growth
• Perform analysis including FEA and tolerance analysis to optimize designs
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, software, controls, manufacturing and quality teams
• Identify and troubleshoot design challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to varying audiences

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical design

DFM/DFMA

Robotics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Innovation

Industrial robotics

PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a talented Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our External Manufacturing team. In this role, you will work closely with external manufacturing partners and design teams and contribute to the Quality Engineering workstream to reduce overall manufacturing defects and warranty costs while increasing reliability. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems design will be instrumental in developing reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions which bring change transformation in our systems.

What we do

The External Manufacturing team sits within the Quality organization and partners cross-functionally with internal teams and vendor manufacturers to ensure Symbotic’s automated solutions meet and exceed quality, functional, and reliability standards by designing and implementing manufacturing strategies, quality systems, and standards that enable scalability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness as the company grows. In close collaboration with Project Management, Quality Engineering, and external manufacturing partners, the team ensures quality is embedded throughout every phase—from supplier components and manufacturing processes through installation and field deployment—delivering consistent, high-performing systems for our customers.

What you’ll do

• Define and implement advanced manufacturing strategies for robotics and automation systems that improve scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and lead the seamless transfer of new products into production.

• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis and manufacturing readiness reviews for all new product introductions.

• Oversee management of tooling and capital investments to support growth.

• Perform analysis, including FEA and tolerance analysis, to optimize designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and product success.

• Identify and troubleshoot design challenges, implement effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

• Clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Contribute to a collaborative team environment and a culture of learning.

• Up to 25% of travel may be required.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.

• Strong foundation in mechanical/electrical design principles and hands-on experience.

• Demonstrated ability to select and integrate components such as motors, sensors, and actuators.

• Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, electrical, casting, sheet metal, plastics).

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Passion for robotics, automation, and innovation.

• Experience in industrial robotics, automation, or material handling (preferred).

• Knowledge of PLM systems (preferred).

• Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) (preferred).

Our Environment

• Up to 25% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $101,000.00 - $138,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.