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About the Role
To manufacture high-precision components critical to the assembly and performance of our humanoid robots and actuators. Support the transition from prototype production to scalable manufacturing by ensuring consistent, high-quality machined parts. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to refine designs and optimize machining processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Design and implement automated machining and handling processes as we scale toward mass production. Play a key role in maintaining and operating advanced machining tools to meet tight tolerances and specifications. Enable the internal production of custom components, reducing lead times and increasing manufacturing agility. Contribute to the design and setup of systems for automated, high-throughput manufacturing lines.
Responsibilities
- Support the transition from prototype production to scalable manufacturing.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality machined parts.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to refine designs and optimize machining processes.
- Design and implement automated machining and handling processes.
- Maintain and operate advanced machining tools.
- Enable internal production of custom components.
- Contribute to the design and setup of systems for automated, high-throughput manufacturing lines.
Requirements
- Experience designing automated process lines and setting up systems for mass production of precision components.
- Experience evaluating and selecting machining equipment, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
- Proven ability to support the transition from low-volume prototyping to scalable, high-throughput machining processes.
- Familiarity with process planning for production ramp-up.
- Proficient in operating and programming CNC machines, as well as traditional machining tools.
- Experience owning a machine shop or leading precision machining operations is preferred.
- Skilled in working with various materials, including aluminum, steel, and advanced composites.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, and technical blueprints.
- Strong focus on precision, ensuring all machined parts meet design specifications and tolerances.
- Thorough understanding of quality assurance processes, including the use of measuring tools.
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software is a plus.
- Resourceful in troubleshooting machining issues, optimizing setups, and resolving production bottlenecks.
- Able to work collaboratively with engineers to refine designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, managing multiple machining projects simultaneously.
- Flexible and willing to adapt to new technologies, tools, and workflows.
Skills
- CNC machine operation and programming
- Traditional machining tools (mills, lathes, grinders)
- Working with aluminum, steel, and advanced composites
- Reading engineering drawings, CAD files, and technical blueprints
- Quality assurance processes
- Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs)
- CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360)
- Troubleshooting machining issues
- Process optimization
- Collaboration
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a machinist, with a focus on high-precision manufacturing.
Education Level
- Certification in machining or a related technical field is highly desirable.
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 - $160,000
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, 401k