Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Production
Location: Hayward, CA (on-site)
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer at 1X, you will take components and assemblies for humanoid robots from prototype through volume production. You'll design, optimize, and manage manufacturing processes to ensure they are precise, repeatable, cost-effective, and reliable. This is a hands-on role that will directly impact the quality and scalability of our robotic systems.
You Will
Develop and refine manufacturing processes for robotic mobility and control components such as actuators, drive units, precision components, motor housings, and skeletal structures
Oversee full manufacturing workflows including fixture design, CAM programming, selection of cutting tools, and inspection/validation methods
Deploy automation and lights-out machining strategies to enable continuous production with minimal human intervention
Drive process improvements to reduce cycle time, increase first-pass yield, and improve reliability of robot hardware
Collaborate with design engineering on part geometry, materials, and design changes to ensure manufacturability at every stage
Manage change releases and product design revisions into production, focusing on scalability and consistency
Act as technical liaison between design, machining, assembly, and quality teams for owned components
Support build technicians and operators, maintaining work instructions and operating procedures in an up-to-date state
Implement statistical process control (SPC) and quality monitoring practices, taking ownership of part or part family quality metrics
Troubleshoot production issues such as tolerance stack-ups, tool wear, misalignment, and assembly variability
Design efficient factory layouts, workflows, and test or subassembly stations optimized for speed and flexibility
Participate in new product introduction (NPI), managing prototype, validation units, and ramp-up phases of production
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, especially involving precision mechanical or electromechanical assemblies
Experience with CAM programming, fixture/tooling design, and precision machining of metals or composites
Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and experience integrating electromechanical systems
Familiarity with measurement techniques and standards such as GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, CMM, or other high-precision inspection methods
Solid collaboration skills across engineering disciplines, supply chain, QA, and production teams
Experience producing robotic actuators, joints, or other motion control systems
Exposure to high-mix, low-volume environments with frequent design iteration
Knowledge or experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement strategies
Proficiency with CAD tools, PLM/ERP systems, and manufacturing documentation
Benefits & Compensation
Salary Range: $90,000 – $165,000
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
