Foundry Robotics

Foundry Robotics

Manufacturing Process Engineer

San Francisco · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$250kDetected 119 days ago
Supply ChainProcess ImprovementSolidWorksCATIARoboticsProblem SolvingAdaptabilityLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • This role is for a Manufacturing Process Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into production reality, equally comfortable architecting systems from first principles and proving them out hands-on on the factory floor.
  • You will stand up production capability from scratch, making core decisions across sequencing, fixturing, automation integration, and quality control.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build production 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 throughput, yield, and scalability from early production to high-volume output
  • Create and own process documentation, work instructions, SOPs, and control plans that enable repeatable, scalable manufacturing
  • Develop tooling and fixtures that reduce variation, minimize operator error, and support efficient assembly
  • Support relationships with external vendors and contract manufacturers, providing process input 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
  • 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
  • Proven ability to build production processes from the ground up, and improve upon existing processes

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in a large-volume production environment
  • Hands-on experience designing tooling and fixtures, with proficiency in 3D CAD (Solidworks, CATIA, or equivalent) and familiarity with fastening systems, jigs and assembly automation hardware
  • Experience tracking and improving manufacturing metrics (cycle time, takt time, OEE, yield)
  • Experience providing DFM/DFA input in a cross-functional product development environment
  • Experience supporting vendor or contract manufacturer relationships
  • Experience scaling a process from low-rate to high-volume production
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Nice to have

  • Nice to Have (Not Required)

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of
  • $150,000-$250,000 USD

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, and generous PTO.
  • Compensation packages at Foundry Robotics for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits.
  • Foundry Robotics employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval.

Company info

  • Foundry Robotics is building an AI-native robotics manufacturing company focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability for leading robotics companies and national-security-critical hardware. Basically, we're building robots that build robots.
  • We are reimagining manufacturing through advanced robotics. Our mission is to rebuild the American manufacturing industry as an AI-first, assembly-focused, dual-use contract manufacturer. We aim to empower manufacturers with intelligent, efficient, and adaptable robotic systems that redefine productivity and quality. As a founding member of our engineering team, you will have a direct and significant impact on our product, culture, and ultimate success. This role is 100% in-person at our office in the mission, SF.
  • The Role
  • This role is for a Manufacturing Process Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into production reality, equally 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 production, developing assembly strategies, designing tooling, and establishing workflows where none currently exist. You will stand up production capability from scratch, making core decisions across sequencing, fixturing, automation integration, and quality control. You will drive rapid build-test-learn cycles to deliver processes that are both robust and scalable.
  • Work hands-on on the shop floor, validating processes, identifying bottlenecks, and iterating quickly alongside the team
  • Foundry Robotics is building an AI-native robotics manufacturing company focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability for leading robotics companies and national-security-critical hardware.
  • Basically, we're building robots that build robots.
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