Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Assembly & Test

The role

You will lead manufacturing development for new automotive products from pilot builds through production launch. You will design pilot lines, develop equipment specifications, and partner with design teams on manufacturability.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing development for new automotive products, from pilot builds through production launch.
• Design pilot lines, including layouts, assembly and test steps, tooling, and equipment.
• Develop equipment and process specifications; lead design reviews and identify opportunities for automation.
• Partner with design teams on manufacturability, using GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Lead pilot builds and turn build findings into clear design and process improvements.
• Own process FMEAs, control plans, validation studies, and build instructions.
• Model production capacity, identify bottlenecks, and develop plans to meet output targets.
• Work with equipment integrators and contract manufacturers to implement assembly automation and custom test systems.
• Drive production launch and ramp with contract manufacturers, resolving yield and quality issues on site.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• NPI or manufacturing engineering experience in the automotive industry
• Experience leading products through prototype builds, validation, production launch, and high volume ramp at contract manufacturers
• Hands-on DFM experience partnering with design teams to improve manufacturability
• Proficiency in CATIA or SolidWorks
• Experience selecting manufacturing processes and implementing automation
• Understanding of how tooling, supply chain, quality, cost, and cycle time affect production decisions
• Working knowledge of APQP and PPAP

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also
• FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) match

About the company

ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating vertically integrated, small EVs. They are located in the heart of Silicon Valley.