Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) - Electromechanical

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><p> </p> <p><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>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 <strong>Manufacturing Engineer</strong> 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.</p> <p>This is a <strong>hands-on manufacturing engineering role</strong> — 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.</p> <p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p> <p><strong>Manufacturing Process Ownership</strong></p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Determine the ideal manufacturing method, process flow, and critical process parameters for new and re-sourced parts; define these requirements for suppliers</li> <li>Evaluate supplier manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process controls through on-site assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions</li> <li>Review and approve supplier process documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions</li> </ul> <p><strong>New Product Introduction & Supplier Qualification</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own the end-to-end NPI lifecycle at suppliers — from manufacturing feasibility review through PPAP/FAI approval and ramp to rate production</li> <li>Qualify new suppliers by conducting detailed manufacturing capability assessments covering process capability (Cpk/Ppk), equipment adequacy, workforce competency, and capacity</li> <li>Collaborate with design and materials engineers to ensure DFM feedback is incorporated early and manufacturing intent is clearly communicated to suppliers</li> <li>Develop and execute supplier qualification plans for new parts, engineering changes, and supplier transitions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for supplier quality escapes; drive containment, disposition, and permanent resolution</li> <li>