Sr. Manufacturing Design Engineer - eMotor
$126,700–$158,400 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Spearhead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and automation specifications for the High Voltage Electric Propulsion System, leading electric powertrain hardware from early-stage prototyping to scalable mass production. Develop comprehensive build plans, including plant line layouts and Manufacturing Bills of Materials, while conducting PFMEAs and establishing validation protocols to ensure zero-defect assembly. Monitor pilot line performance, drive Root Cause Corrective Actions, and optimize cycle times for mass production readiness. Requires 3–6+ years of hands-on experience in EV, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing with proficiency in CAD, PLM, and MES systems. Base pay ranges from $126,700 to $158,400. Travel up to 10% for vendor oversight.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering
- 3–6+ years of hands-on experience
- EV, Automotive, or Aerospace experience
- Direct experience building and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic assemblies using advanced automated manufacturing equipment
- Proven expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Proven expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proven expertise in drawing reviews
- Demonstrated track record of scaling production lines from early prototype builds through high-volume mass production
- Proficiency using formal methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why) to resolve high-level equipment and process performance issues
- Daily working proficiency with CAD (e.g., NX, AutoCAD)
- Daily working proficiency with PLM
- Daily working proficiency with MES
- Daily working proficiency with ERP systems
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and dynamic environment
- Willingness to travel up to 10% for vendor oversight and equipment integration
- Successful passage of a background check
- Pre-employment and random drug screening
Desired Qualifications
- EV, Automotive, or Aerospace experience
- Direct hands-on manufacturing experience with EV Drive Units (DU), specifically rotor, stator, or gearbox assembly processes
- Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robotics, gantries, and PLCs
- Knowledge of high-voltage (HV) wiring, battery modules, and electric motor safety standards
- Familiarity with eVTOL systems, aircraft configuration management, and airworthiness conformity processes
- Experience establishing Preventive/Predictive Maintenance programs and driving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements
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