Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer Atlas

Boston Dynamics develops and deploys highly mobile robots and fleet-management software for industrial inspection, warehouse operations, and manufacturing automation.

Waltham, United States
About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics, Inc. is a Waltham, Massachusetts robotics company developing commercial mobile robots. Its current portfolio includes the Spot quadruped, Stretch warehouse robot, Atlas humanoid robot, and Orbit fleet-orchestration software.

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About the Role

You will optimize and scale low-volume production processes, assembly workflows, tooling, and automation for Atlas. You will support prototype builds, improve quality and efficiency, create manufacturing documentation, validate equipment, and work with engineering and supply-chain partners on manufacturable robot designs.

Requirements

  • At least 8 to 15 years of relevant process engineering, process development, or advanced manufacturing experience
  • CAD proficiency, including SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar software
  • Experience with DFM and DFA collaboration
  • Experience developing and validating tooling, jigs, fixtures, and automation equipment
  • Experience writing work instructions, SOPs, and training materials
  • Knowledge of precision assembly techniques
  • Experience in prototype, low-volume, or high-mix production
  • Knowledge of GD&T
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis
  • Experience with additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, machining, and fabrication

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement production processes and assembly workflows
  • Design production-system tools, material flows, value-stream maps, floor layouts, and automation integrations
  • Provide design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly input
  • Design, fabricate, and validate custom fixtures, tools, and jigs
  • Define assembly sequences, work instructions, SOPs, visual aids, and training materials
  • Support prototype builds and drive corrective actions
  • Implement process controls and inspection and test processes
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain on supplier manufacturing requirements
  • Lead continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • Validate production tooling and equipment

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Annual bonus structure