Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly
Company: Apptronik
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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
embodied 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. Job Summary The
Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical bridge between
product design and mass production. You are responsible for the
technical development, validation, and launch of robust
manufacturing processes for new hardware products. Your mission is
to ensure that "what is designed" can be "built at scale" by
defining the equipment, tooling, and process parameters required to
meet rigorous quality, cost, and throughput targets. You will
champion DFx (Design for Excellence) during early-stage development
and lead technical root-cause analysis for any assembly-line
roadblocks. Key Accountabilities Process Development & Validation:
Define and qualify technical manufacturing processes and ensure
processes meet yield and throughput targets. DFM/DFA & Risk
Mitigation: Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly
(DFA) reviews with R&D. Utilize PFMEA or similar to proactively
identify and mitigate technical risks before they reach the factory
floor. Tooling & Fixture Engineering: Design, procure, and validate
custom assembly fixtures, jigs, and specialized production tooling.
Ensure all tools meet tight-tolerance requirements and ergonomic
standards. NPI Transition: Lead the "technical hand-off" to
production by troubleshooting pilot runs, resolving material
issues, and qualifying/onboarding Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers
(CMs). Technical Approvals: Act as a key reviewer in the PLM change
management workflow; approve ECOs/MCOs to ensure production
readiness. Data Integrity: Maintain a foundational understanding of
ERP (Microsoft Business Central) to verify BOMs, routings, and work
centers against physical processes. Skills & Requirements Technical
Design: Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or Nx) for fixture design
and assembly review. Analytical Rigor: Command of SPC, DOE, and
Root Cause Analysis (8D or 5-Whys). Business Systems: Foundational
knowledge of ERP and PLM workflows (Bonus for Microsoft BC ERP and
Teamcenter PLM) Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical,
Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering. Experience: 8 years in
process development/NPI within high-volume or complex hardware
environments. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS [Prolonged periods of sitting
at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift 15 pounds
at times Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate] *This is a direct hire. Please,
no outside Agency solicitations. Apptronik provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Keywords: Apptronik, Cedar Park , Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly, Engineering , Austin, Texas
