Manufacturing Engineer

The role

A Manufacturing Engineer will bridge the gap between hardware engineering design and scalable production. You will work on rapid prototyping, design for manufacturability, and field deployment readiness.

What you will do

• Bring the manufacturing line and product from concept to high-volume production
• Design production tooling such as jigs, fixtures, and lift assists in CAD
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to design manufacturable products
• Train and interface with the production team to ensure build processes are followed
• Develop and implement DFM/DFA guidelines
• Design and document manufacturing processes including first article builds, work instructions, and PFMEA
• Maintain product traceability via MES
• Work with supply chain and external manufacturing partners for NPI builds and commercial ramp
• Collaborate on development of test processes and validation plans
• Travel to suppliers, contract manufacturers, and deployment sites to support builds

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
• Strong engineering fundamentals including GD&T, GR&R, material selection, process capability, and mechanics of materials
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and statistical analysis
• Expertise in one of the following processes: Machining, Soldering, Laser Welding, Leak Testing, Electrical Testing, Casting, or another manufacturing process
• Knowledge of various manufacturing methods such as machining, EDM, welding, casting, and additive manufacturing, as well as niche processes such as broaching, extrusion, and Hot Isostatic Pressing
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Software such as CATIA or SolidWorks
• Experience working hands-on with mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, including troubleshooting, rework, and process improvement
• Knowledge of tolerance analysis, statistical process control, and basic quality engineering tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends as required

Nice to have

• Experience in fast-paced, hardware-focused environments

About the company

Specter is creating a software-defined control plane for the physical world using multi-modal wireless mesh sensing technology. The team hails from Anduril, Tesla, Uber, and the U.S. Special Forces.