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Manufacturing Engineer

Scout AI
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
  • 3-8 years of experience in a relevant field
  • Experience owning an LRIP production line end to end
  • Comfortable being the first person in a function; building process, tooling, and documentation where none exists yet
  • Experience in CAD and light Design
  • Practical understanding of BOM management, work instructions, and inventory control
What the job really is

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Scout AI, you will be responsible for establishing and managing the manufacturing process from the ground up as the company transitions into low-rate initial production of its robotic systems. Your role will involve leveraging your expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI), managing BOMs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating closely with mechanical engineering to create efficient assembly processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary and bonus
  • Meaningful equity
  • Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
  • Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
  • Unlimited AI tokens
  • Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
Things to weigh
  • No existing playbook for the manufacturing process, requiring a high degree of initiative and self-direction
  • The role is in a low-rate initial production environment, which may involve uncertainties and challenges in scaling operations
Job score3.2/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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