Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Boston Dynamics develops and deploys highly mobile robots and fleet-management software for industrial inspection, warehouse operations, and manufacturing automation.
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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, custom tooling, and automation for humanoid robot builds. You will partner with engineering and supply chain stakeholders, support hands-on prototype builds, improve quality and yield, and develop production documentation, inspection methods, and validated tooling.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8–15 years of relevant process engineering, process development, or advanced manufacturing experience.
- Expert proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
- Experience with DFM/DFA, custom tooling, jigs, fixtures, and automation equipment.
- Experience writing work instructions, SOPs, and training materials.
- Knowledge of precision assembly techniques and GD&T.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis.
- Experience supporting on-site prototype builds and manufacturing-floor operations.
- Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, machining, and fabrication.
- Eligibility to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and implement production processes and assembly workflows from prototype through low-volume production.
- Design and implement production-system tools, including material-flow diagrams, value-stream maps, floor layouts, and automation integrations.
- Provide DFM/DFA input throughout product development.
- Design, fabricate, and validate custom fixtures, tools, and jigs for mechanical assembly, alignment, and testing.
- Define assembly sequences, work instructions, SOPs, visual aids, and training materials.
- Support prototype builds, troubleshoot assembly issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
- Implement process controls for build quality and dimensional accuracy.
- Develop inspection and test processes, including first article inspections, in-process checks, and final acceptance criteria.
- Align external fabrication and supplier processes with manufacturing and quality requirements.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement initiatives.
- Validate tooling and equipment, including capability studies where necessary.