Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Robotics)

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

Base salary: $116,000–$140,000 per year.

Company

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

What you will do

• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering on DFM/DFA input to improve product manufacturability and serviceability.
• Design, fabricate, and validate fixtures, tools, and jigs for mechanical assembly, precision alignment, and testing of motors and actuators.
• Define assembly sequences, SOPs, work instructions, visual aids, and training materials for assembly technicians.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshoot assembly issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Implement process controls and validate tooling and equipment for build quality, dimensional accuracy, and product performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve efficiency, cycle time, and yield.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or advanced manufacturing, preferably with robotics, aerospace, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience with engineering change orders, product and process documentation, BOMs, DFM/DFA, and production environments.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, machining, welding, grinding, bending, and custom tooling development.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including direct manufacturing floor support.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics development programs and New Product Introduction.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Arena or Enovia and MES platforms such as Tulip or Delmia.
• Experience transitioning research programs into products and designing multi-part assemblies for mass production.
• Experience with quality systems, process control, 8D, and RCCA frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, mission-driven robotics environment.
• Collaborate across Hardware Engineering, Quality, Test, Operations, and leadership teams.
• Provide hands-on support during prototype builds and evolving production processes.