Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

About the Company

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage. Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design of humanoid robot manufacturing lines and production cells
• Build scalable manufacturing systems designed for aggressive robot-per-day ramp targets
• Define factory layout, material flow, line balance, takt time, and staffing strategy
• Architect and deploy automated and semi-automated assembly lines
• Design production tooling, fixtures, and error-proofing systems
• Build robust assembly processes for actuators, power systems, and electromechanical subsystems
• Design end-of-line testing systems validating mechanical, electrical, and functional performance
• Push DFM/DFA decisions early and aggressively

Requirements

• 8+ years building and launching manufacturing systems in advanced hardware environments
• Proven track record bringing lines from concept to pilot to production ramp
• Deep hands-on experience with EV drive unit, battery module, or battery pack manufacturing
• Experience with automated assembly and production tooling
• Strong experience with assembly line design, takt planning, and manufacturing scaling
• Experience designing and deploying end-of-line testing systems
• Ability to work directly on the factory floor to resolve issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Robotics or humanoid manufacturing experience
• Startup or high-growth production environments
• Automation integration, industrial robotics, and controls exposure
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Benefits

• Market standard benefits including health, vision, dental, and 401k