Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Robotics): Driving the transition from product development to scalable production for hirify.global robots with an accent on DFMA, industrialization, and NPI. Focus on establishing robust manufacturing processes, optimizing assembly sequences, and managing the transition to external contract manufacturers.

Location: On-site in London, UK

Company

A next-generation hirify.global robotics company building safe, reliable, and cost-effective robots for industrial environments.

What you will do

• Partner with Hardware Engineering to establish rapid DFMA feedback loops throughout product development.
• Develop assembly processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and test procedures.
• Create and maintain core manufacturing deliverables including MBOM, BOP, BOE, and PFMEA.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production readiness.
• Manage the transition from internally managed production to external contract manufacturing partners.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization, or NPI roles.
• Experience supporting complex electromechanical products in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly systems, and production documentation.
• Proven ability to work closely with design engineering teams to improve manufacturability.
• Strong problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, rapidly evolving development environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with contract manufacturers and production transfer activities.
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and MES systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, or PPAP methodologies.
• Experience in quality engineering, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Familiarity with production test systems and test scripts.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity and stock options with meaningful upside.
• 30+ paid days off, including annual leave and company closure days.
• Private healthcare including virtual and in-person care.
• Pension scheme with 8% total contribution.
• Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office.
• Direct access to founding leadership and opportunity to influence product direction.