Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Figure
Other Engineering  
San Jose, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.
We are looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to design our build process for scaling our robot fleet.
Responsibilities:
- Set up the internal build line to manufacture module level and full robot system assemblies
 - Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
 - Monitor production metrics and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
 - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and design for assembly principles are incorporated
 - Qualify vendors for piece part and assembly level manufacturing
 - Set up end of line design validation testing and in process QC checks
 - Develop fixturing to support the assembly
 
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
 - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
 - Expert knowledge of manual and automated assembly techniques
 - Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including implementation, integration, and optimization
 - Expert in 3D CAD software
 - Specify and procure manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures required for production
 - Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
 
Bonus Qualifications:
- CATIA V6 experience
 - Robotics or other high tech industry experience