Manufacturing & Production Engineer
Engineers in this role guide the journey of AI hardware—from prototype to mass production—designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for PCBs, assemblies, and mechatronic systems. They partner with design teams, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex manufacturability challenges, conducting detailed design-for-manufacturing reviews and managing new product introductions while scaling production efficiency and quality. Typically embedded within hardware or operations teams at AI companies building inference systems, robots, or autonomous vehicles, they balance technical rigor with hands-on problem-solving, translating engineering intent into reliable, repeatable factory processes.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Developing and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
Designing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, jigs, and assembly aids to support production operations
Performing design for manufacturability and assembly analysis to ensure products can be built efficiently
Managing relationships with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and fabrication vendors throughout production lifecycle
Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to resolve manufacturing issues
Analyzing production data and key performance indicators to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
Creating detailed technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions for manufacturing operations
Optimizing production throughput and plant layout to maximize facility capacity and material flow
Performing tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to ensure design intent is maintained
Supporting new product introduction and managing transition from development into serial production
Conducting quality inspections and managing compliance with industry standards and regulations
Collaborating with design engineering teams to translate design concepts into manufacturable products
Executing capital equipment selection, deployment, and integration into production infrastructure
Troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing quick-fix solutions with root cause follow-up
Coordinating first-article inspections and managing tooling acceptance and qualification processes
Implementing lean six sigma and statistical process control methodologies to drive data-driven manufacturing improvements
Developing and maintaining automated or semi-automated manufacturing systems and controls
Managing hardware-in-the-loop test systems and production test infrastructure for complex assemblies
Designing electrical ground support equipment and test enclosures with signal integrity and EMI considerations
Leading and mentoring engineering teams across manufacturing, quality, and production operations
Communicating technical requirements and process improvements across multidisciplinary teams and external partners
Managing supplier quality and performance through audits, inspections, and continuous monitoring
Driving cross-functional collaboration between design, production, supply chain, and quality functions
Establishing and enforcing manufacturing standards, processes, and documentation across product lines
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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