Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Hardware & Robotics ScaleUp

Perot Jain; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik, a human-centered robotics company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design and mass production of hardware. Define equipment, tooling, and process parameters to meet quality, cost, and throughput targets, while championing DFx early in development.

You will lead PFMEA, pilot builds, production transfer, and continuous improvement, owning first-pass yield and root-cause analysis to prevent line roadblocks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, process development, NPI, or complex hardware industrialization.
• Strong background in complex hardware assembly and manufacturing process development.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools, preferably NX.
• Experience with DFx, DFM/DFA and root-cause analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prototype & NPI Support: Partner with Engineering during early builds, providing hands-on assembly and failure-analysis support while translating design intent into scalable manufacturing processes.
• Manufacturing Definition: Develop and maintain MBOMs, Bills of Process, operation sequences, and Work Instructions. Ensure alignment with the EBOM and successful transfer into ERP/MES systems.
• Process, Tooling & Validation: Develop and qualify manufacturing processes, fixtures, jigs, and tooling for precision electromechanical assembly, alignment, routing, preload, calibration, and functional validation.
• DFM/DFA & Production Readiness: Lead manufacturability reviews, PFMEA, and technical readiness activities. Support pilot builds, production ramp, CM transfer, and ECO/MCO implementation.
• Yield & Continuous Improvement: Own manufacturing performance including first-pass yield, defects, and rework. Use production and test data to lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

CAD (NX preferred)

DFM/DFA

PFMEA

SPC

DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Apptronik, a human-centered robotics company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design and mass production of hardware. Define equipment, tooling, and process parameters to meet quality, cost, and throughput targets, while championing DFx early in development.

You will lead PFMEA, pilot builds, production transfer, and continuous improvement, owning first-pass yield and root-cause analysis to prevent line roadblocks.