Build Engineer, Capabilities
Los Angeles, CA$135k - $250kFull-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Manufacturing (Build) Engineer to support early-stage and customer-driven builds, translating design and customer requirements into executable factory processes through hands-on build execution and rapid iteration; leads development of automated work cells and serves as the operational connector across the Special Projects team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, supply chain, controls, software, and robotics, to implement strategic and process improvements.
- Communicate proactively with design engineering teams to provide early feedback on manufacturability and support iterative product development cycles.
- Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles at the product level to ensure ease of production, cost efficiency, and scalability.
- Own and drive upgrades and autonomous system developments that support high-reliability production and rapid iteration.
- Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime, output quality, and process efficiency.
- Identify, define, and deploy automation opportunities using internal capabilities or external partnerships, guided by rigorous ROI and technical evaluations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in systems engineering or automation deployment roles.
- Proven ability to collaborate with design engineers on early-stage product development, including translating design intent into robust manufacturing solutions.
- Strong DFM expertise with a track record of influencing design decisions to enhance manufacturability, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional alignment in fast-paced, iterative settings.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data-driven problem solving and process improvement.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and team-building skills, with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
Skills
Required:Design for Manufacturability (DFM)Cross-functional collaborationProject leadership
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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