Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) - Electromechanical

The role

You will serve as the technical authority on supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production readiness for electromechanical assemblies. You will evaluate supplier factory floors, resolve production issues, and qualify new parts from prototype through rate production.

What you will do

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on manufacturing processes for electromechanical components
• Determine ideal manufacturing methods, process flows, and critical process parameters
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process controls through on-site assessments
• Review and approve supplier process documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions
• Own the end-to-end NPI lifecycle at suppliers
• Qualify new suppliers by conducting manufacturing capability assessments
• Collaborate with design and materials engineers to ensure DFM feedback is incorporated
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier quality escapes
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to develop improvement plans
• Partner with the procurement team to match sourcing decisions with verified supplier manufacturing capabilities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in at least two of: wire harness fabrication and assembly, PCB fabrication and PCBA assembly, electric motor or actuator assembly, connector a
• Demonstrated experience conducting supplier manufacturing process audits and capability assessments on-site
• Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA (process), control plans, MSA, and SPC
• Experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations (8D methodology) with suppliers
• Familiarity with quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or NADCAP)
• Proficiency with metrology tools and GD&T interpretation
• Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and international supplier visits)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate

Nice to have

• Experience in robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability electromechanical product environments
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and BOM management
• Background in DFM/DFA analysis for electromechanical assemblies

About the company

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity. Their flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate with people in industries such as manufacturing and logistics.