Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The role

You will build manufacturing systems to enable humanoid robots to scale. You will own manufacturing processes for critical robotic components and assemblies from prototype through production.

What you will do

• Develop and release manufacturing processes for robotic components and assemblies at scale
• Improve cycle time, first-pass yield, and process reliability
• Design and deploy fixtures, tooling, CAM programs, inspection methods, and automation solutions
• Support NPI programs from prototype builds through production ramp
• Establish and maintain process controls, quality metrics, and documentation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting precision mechanical or electromechanical products
• Experience with CAM programming, fixture design, tooling development, and precision machining processes
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and production process development
• Experience integrating electromechanical assemblies into production environments
• Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, CMM inspection, and precision measurement techniques
• Experience collaborating with design engineering, quality, production, and supply chain organizations
• Proficiency with CAD tools, PLM systems, ERP systems, and manufacturing documentation workflows

Nice to have

• Experience manufacturing robotic actuators, joints, motion-control systems, or other precision electromechanical products
• Experience operating in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments with rapid design iteration
• Familiarity with automation, lights-out machining, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting factory layout development, workstation design, and material flow optimization
• Experience supporting products through NPI, validation builds, and production ramp-up activities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X builds humanoid robots that work in homes to do chores and handle tasks. They are scaling to ship their flagship robot, NEO.