Manufacturing Process Engineer na Sanctuary AI

Your New Role and TeamSanctuary AI, a world leader in building dexterity-driven Physical AI for general purpose robots, is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Operations team. The Manufacturing Process Engineer is a crucial part of our team, supporting product commercialization, NPI and volume manufacturing. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you’ll contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our growing organization.As Sanctuary AI’s Manufacturing Process Engineer , you'll be a valued part of the team as you support the continued improvement in our Operations function, own the coordination of team project deliverables, and innovate best practices that drive continuous improvements in our product commercialization, NPI and volume manufacturing.

Success Criteria

Lead manufacturing process development, deployment and improvements to support new product introduction and ensure appropriate TTQV (Time To Quality and Volume) metrics are met.  

Develop manufacturing capacity models for new and existing products.  Work with cross functional operations team to improve and ensure capacity availability to meet production plans.

Initiate, align, and drive technical projects (process development, process and equipment qualifications, assembly and test automation,  sustaining engineering etc.) to improve product design and manufacturing outcomes

Review product designs for manufacturability and drive design changes where applicable to enhance product manufacturability and manufacturing yields.

Develop and monitor manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure process performance for quality, productivity, output and downtime

Implement process improvement projects to make manufacturing process more robust and reliable with Lean manufacturing tools, such as 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone diagram and one-piece flow

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities between R&D and pilot to volume  manufacturing.

Help develop New Product Introduction processes, procedures and checklists.

Develop process validation plans and execution (IQ, OQ, PQ or similar) to achieve process control and product performance requirements

Review product designs for testability and serviceability and make design change recommendations as needed.

Support process development efforts at key suppliers as needed.

Deploy and refine process controls using risk management tools such as PFMEA’s

Your Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering or similar discipline.

3 - 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering or industrial engineering roles with experience working with highly complex electromechanical products.

Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership skills.

Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level.

Good experience with problem solving, root cause analysis, and analytical problem solving.

Previous experience in working with contract manufacturers, domestic and offshore.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines; able to balance short-term, urgent needs with long-term strategic initiatives.

Strong mechanical aptitude with a working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Working knowledge of mechanical assembly, hydraulics, and complex machining.

Applied design of experiments experience

Demonstrated application of data analysis and statistical tools in manufacturing (MiniTab experience a plus)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience working in a fast-paced environment working with tight deadlines

Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly

Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and good organizational skills

Ability to multi-task and ability to work both as part of a team and independently

Proactive with high sense of urgency and a relentless drive for results

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to collaborate and partner with key stakeholders within the Engineering and Product Development organization.  

Familiarity with cross-functional team project management

Ability to analyze and problem solve complex operational challenges

Strong negotiation skills

Understanding of various sourcing agreements and contracts

Excellent time management and multitasking skills

Technical competence – understanding datasheets/specifications, and manufacturing processes.

Traits

Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to mission objectives

Successful candidates will be a proponent of personal responsibility for themselves and their teammates

Empathic listener who is solution-oriented in both work and working relationship 

Consistent bias for action, effective communication, and building positive interpersonal relationships

Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently with a sense of urgency and tenacity

Mission-driven and passionate about bringing physical artificial intelligence to general purpose robots

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