Jobs in Waltham, MA

About the role

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Boston Dynamics, you will help build and enhance our development plant's manufacturing systems that enable predictable production outputs. As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you work on introducing changes to our robots, stabilizing and ramping up production while also managing the continuous improvement of the production of our products.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or advanced manufacturing
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for tool/fixture design and review of engineering drawings and strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Experience with creating and approving change orders associated with products, procedures, and BOMs.
• Proven track record of DFM/DFA collaboration with design teams to drive manufacturable and serviceable product designs.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, machining (e.g. Mill, Lathe) and fabrication (e.g. Welding, Grinding, Bending) techniques for developing and validating custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support precision mechanical assembly
• Experience writing clear, concise, and detailed work instructions, SOPs, and training materials for assembly technicians.
• Experience working in production environments, with an ability to adapt processes for continuously evolving product designs.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies to drive process improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams, balancing technical, schedule, and cost considerations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts and influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.