Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Audio
Core
Design, develop, and scale high-precision assembly and measurement manufacturing systems to ensure product quality and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC advanced manufacturing engineer (automation & precision systems)
Builds
Automated and semi-automated solutions for precision alignment, assembly, and measurement applications
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing (audio products)
Required skills
automation equipment design, machine qualification, statistical process control (SPC), DOE, failure analysis, RFQ/RFP authoring, cross-functional leadership, supplier management, mechanical design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis
Preferred skills
pneumatics, servo motors, robotics (4/6-axis), glue/adhesive dispensing, AOI/CCD vision systems, pick-and-place, PLCs, PC-based control systems, JMP, Six Sigma, Python scripting, machine learning concepts, NX CAD
Technologies
NX CAD, JMP, Python, PLCs, 4/6-axis robotics, AOI/CCD
Responsibilities
Design automated solutions for precision alignment and assembly from concept to high-volume production; lead machine qualification activities including Cp/Cpk and GR&R studies; drive failure analysis on yield detractors and reliability issues; author detailed RFQ/RFPs and lead design reviews with suppliers; mentor third-party automation suppliers and contract manufacturers; engage with product development teams to ensure mechanical manufacturability; travel to supplier facilities and factories for equipment bring-up and production support
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC