Senior Manufacturing Engineer
$98,400–$138,400 year
On-siteEmeryville, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the end-to-end production lifecycle for Reconfigurable Automation Carts and automation hardware, from sub-assembly through final integration and shipment. Lead a team of Engineering Technicians, set assembly standards, and enforce Manufacturing Process Instructions while identifying bottlenecks to drive quality and throughput. Establish incoming quality control, manage the Material Review Board, and maintain build records to ensure output meets reliability bars for customer-facing deployments. Partner with Mechatronics engineers on design for manufacturability and coordinate with supply chain partners for timely component delivery. Reduce cycle time and waste using Lean and 5S methodologies. Join the Emeryville automation team building scalable, reconfigurable R&D lab systems.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production engineering, or systems integration role
- At least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
- Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining manufacturing process documentation (SOPs, MPIs, work instructions, assembly procedures)
- Hands-on experience establishing and operating structured quality processes including IQC (incoming quality control), in-process inspection, MRB (material review board), non-conformance tracking, CAPA, and build records
- Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop a team of technicians or production personnel in a hands-on manufacturing environment
- Practical experience with electromechanical assembly, cable harnessing, and integration of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and management stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities evolve rapidly
- Required in-office days 3x per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Some teams may require to be onsite 4-5 days per week
Desired Qualifications
- Experience manufacturing complex robotic or automation systems, multi-axis motion systems, or lab instrumentation
- Familiarity with lab automation equipment (liquid handlers from Agilent, Hamilton, Beckman/Labcyte; plate sealers; bulk dispensers; etc.)
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies in a production environment
- Formal training or certification in quality systems (ISO 9001, GMP, or similar)
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) for reviewing designs, creating jig/fixture models, and supporting DFM reviews
- Experience in a contract manufacturing or integrator environment — combining technologies from multiple vendors into a unified system
- Familiarity with MES, ERP, or inventory management systems used to manage production builds and parts
- Experience with NPI processes: translating engineering prototypes into repeatable, scalable production builds
- Experience supporting customer site installations or field service activities for capital equipment
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