Senior Staff DFM Manufacturing Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $135,000–$167,000 base pay per year.

Company

hirify.global develops mobile robots and automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.

What you will do

• Lead DFM/DFA and DFX collaboration with design engineering teams for machined components.
• Bridge design engineering and the internal Precision Shop by reconciling technical drawings, manufacturing constraints, and performance requirements.
• Define inspection protocols and verify component quality using GD&T and dimensional standards.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for system and process issues affecting yield and part quality.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing improvements to reduce cycle times and improve material flow.
• Create process documentation, setup sheets, and work instructions while mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or advanced manufacturing in a machining-intensive environment.
• Expert knowledge of precision machining, including multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and material constraints.
• Strong CAD proficiency with SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools for fixture design and engineering drawing review.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5, plus experience with process controls and quality systems such as 8D and RCCA.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics or aerospace NPI programs.
• Advanced CAM and CNC programming experience.
• Experience with additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping.
• Familiarity with PLM systems such as Arena or Enovia.
• Experience with cobots and automation systems such as Universal Robots or FANUC.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, iterative R&D environment.
• Opportunity to influence the physical realization of advanced robots.
• Work across hardware engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
• Focus on rapid prototype iterations and low-volume production.