Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) - Electromechanical
Apptronik · Austin, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 30%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Apptronik (industrial) in Austin, TX.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC, FMEA
- Day to day
- about 30% travel
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About the role
Job summary
Apptronik is building the next generation of humanoid robots, and our supply base must deliver cost-efficient, on-time, premium-quality electromechanical hardware across rapidly evolving designs and increasingly ambitious production volumes. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer embedded within our Supply Chain organization to serve as the technical authority on supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production readiness for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies.
This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role — not a procurement or sourcing coordinator position. You will spend significant time on supplier factory floors evaluating processes, resolving production issues, and qualifying new parts from prototype through rate production. The ideal candidate has deep, practical knowledge of how electromechanical hardware is built and inspected, and uses that expertise to make sourcing decisions, drive supplier development, and own production readiness at external manufacturing sites.
requirements
for suppliers
- ✓Evaluate supplier manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process controls through on-site assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions
- ✓Review and approve supplier process documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions
Requirements
- ✓Demonstrated experience conducting supplier manufacturing process audits and capability assessments on-site at supplier facilities
- ✓Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA (process), control plans, MSA, and SPC — not just awareness, but direct application in a manufacturing or supplier quality context
- ✓Experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations (8D methodology) with suppliers
- ✓Familiarity with quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or NADCAP) and how they translate to shop-floor controls
- ✓Proficiency with metrology tools and GD&T interpretation relevant to electromechanical hardware
- ✓Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and international supplier visits)
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Experience in robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability electromechanical product environments
- ✓Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001)
- ✓Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- ✓Experience with MRP/ERP systems and BOM management
- ✓Background in DFM/DFA analysis for electromechanical assemblies
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline (a degree is required — related STEM degrees will be considered only with directly applicable manufacturing engineering experience)
- ✓5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in at least two of the following: wire harness fabrication and assembly, PCB fabrication and PCBA assembly (SMT, wave, selective solder, conformal coa
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Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
Manufacturing Process Ownership
- •Serve as the internal subject matter expert on manufacturing processes for wire harness assemblies, PCBAs, motor assemblies, actuators, connectors, and other electromechanical components used in humanoid robotic systems
- •Determine the ideal manufacturing method, process flow, and critical process parameters for new and re-sourced parts; define these
New Product Introduction & Supplier Qualification
- •Own the end-to-end NPI lifecycle at suppliers — from manufacturing feasibility review through PPAP/FAI approval and ramp to rate production
- •Qualify new suppliers by conducting detailed manufacturing capability assessments covering process capability (Cpk/Ppk), equipment adequacy, workforce competency, and capacity
- •Collaborate with design and materials engineers to ensure DFM feedback is incorporated early and manufacturing intent is clearly communicated to suppliers
- •Develop and execute supplier qualification plans for new parts, engineering changes, and supplier transitions
Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement
- •Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for supplier quality escapes; drive containment, disposition, and permanent resolution
- •Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics (PPM, OTD, first-pass yield, scrap rates) to identify systemic issues and develop data-driven improvement plans
- •Create and disposition non-conformance reports and deviations, working with engineering counterparts on rework, repair, or use-as-is decisions
- •Identify and implement product and process improvements that reduce cost, mitigate supply risk, eliminate defects, and improve cycle time
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- •Partner with the procurement team to match sourcing decisions with verified supplier manufacturing capabilities — you are the technical voice in make-vs-buy and supplier selection decisions
- •Function as the manufacturing engineering liaison between purchasing, design engineering, production, and the supplier base
- •Conduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and emerging manufacturing capabilities relevant to robotic hardware