Manufacturing and Process Engineering Manager

About the Company

Standard Bots is changing the landscape of industrial automation by building powerful, affordable robots that work in real factories, from small shops to growing production lines. We are scaling fast and building the engineering discipline that defines the quality and cost of every robot we ship.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM reviews with product and mechanical engineering teams
• Own manufacturing processes, fixtures, and tooling for robot assemblies
• Identify and drive automation opportunities across assembly, test, and material handling
• Drive quality and throughput improvements on the production floor
• Maintain process documentation including work instructions, BOMs, and routings
• Manage and grow a team of 3–4 engineers
• Define the charter and hiring roadmap for the Manufacturing & Process Engineering function

Requirements

• 7+ years in manufacturing or process engineering
• 2+ years managing engineers in a hardware environment
• Background in robotics, automation hardware, or high-complexity electromechanical assembly
• Hands-on experience with DFM/DFA, fixture design, and process documentation
• Strong working knowledge of automation systems
• Proven track record of measurable quality and throughput improvements
• Experience building or formalizing an engineering function

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling from low-volume prototype to higher-volume production
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, or manufacturing data systems
• Exposure to sheet metal, machined components, PCB assembly, or mixed-process manufacturing