Manufacturing Process Engineer

The Role

This role is for a Manufacturing Process Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into produ ction reality, eq ually comfortable architecting systems from first principles and proving them out hands-on on the factory floor. You will define how our robotic systems are built, from early process concept through full-scale produ ction, developing assembly strategies, designing tooling, and establishing workflows where none currently exist. You will stand u p produ ction capability from scratch, making core decisions across seq uencing, fixturing, automation integration, and q uality control. You will drive rapid build-test-learn cycles to deliver processes that are both robust and scalable.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build produ ction processes from scratch for autonomous robotic assembly systems, defining how AI-driven hardware gets made at scale

Develop and optimize assembly lines with a focus on throughp ut, yield, and scalability from early produ ction to high-volu me outp ut

Create and own process docu mentation, work instru that enable repeatable, scalable manufacturing ctions, SOPs, and control plans

Develop tooling and fixtures that redu su pport efficient assembly ce variation, minimize operator error, and

Work hands-on on the shop floor, validating processes, identifying bottlenecks, and iterating q uickly alongside the team

Su pport relationships with external vendors and contract manufacturers, providing process inp ut and feedback during development

Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and robotics teammates to ensure processes are designed with the full system in mind

Define and track key manufacturing metrics including cycle time, takt time, OEE, and defect rate, and use data to drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in a large-volu produ ction environment me

Work closely with software teammates to shape and develop an MES built for autonomous robotic manufacturing, contributing the process and floor level-expertise

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for robotic subassemblies and full systems with a focus on repeatability, efficiency and scalability https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/foundry-robotics/f4a52fae-cf78-4294-a4be-e70ef6099542 2/49/23/26, 7:52 AM Proven ability to build produ existing processes

Manufacturing Process Engineer @ Foundry Robotics ction processes from the ground u p, and improve u pon

Hands-on experience designing tooling and fixtures, with proficiency in 3D CAD (Solidworks, CATIA, or eq uivalent) and familiarity with fastening systems, jigs and assembly automation hardware

Comfortable owning process docu mentation and standardization

Eq ually effective at a desk and on the shop floor, you have deep hands-on experience and know how to move through a produ ction environment, build hardware, and solve problems in real time

Experience tracking and improving manufacturing metrics (cycle time, takt time, OEE, yield)

Experience providing DFM/DFA inp ut in a cross-functional produ environment ct development

Collaborative b y nature, you consider downstream impacts on q uality, su and operators when making process decisions pply chain,

Bias toward action, scrappy problem solving, and moving fast without sacrificing rigor

Nice to Have (Not Req uired)

Experience su pporting vendor or contract manufacturer relationships

Exposure to robotic or automated assembly systems

Experience scaling a process from low-rate to high-volu me produ ction

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Why Join Us?

This is one of the only places where world-class manufacturing operators, mechanical engineers, robotics researchers, and software engineers sit in the same room — building produ ction systems together.

We are committed to being deeply embedded in the U.S. industrial base. O ur focus is simple: build adaptive robotic assembly systems that make American manufacturing scalable, resilient, and competitive again.

The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Emeryville is:

$150,000—$250,000 USD

Compensation packages at Foundry Robotics for eligible roles include base salary, eq uity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minim u m and maxim u m https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/foundry-robotics/f4a52fae-cf78-4294-a4be-e70ef6099542 3/49/23/26, 7:52 AM Manufacturing Process Engineer @ Foundry Robotics target for new hire salaries for the position, determined b y work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant edu cation or training. Foundry Robotics employees in eligible roles are also granted eq uity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, and generous PTO.

Foundry Robotics is an eq ual opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.