Manufacturing Engineer

The Boring Company • Bastrop, TX

13h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Integration Engineer at The Boring Company owns mechanical subsystem builds and serves as the primary link between Mechanical Design Engineering and R&D Production. The role manages assemblies from initial design through procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, and integration, coordinating resources, schedules, and cross-functional teams to support successful execution.

This is a hands-on engineering role in a fast-paced R&D manufacturing environment. The engineer works directly with engineers and technicians to solve technical challenges and accelerate development of the company’s Tunnel Boring Machines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, hardware development, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ability to read, interpret, and work from detailed engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, and assembly specifications.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, or hardware testing in a professional, academic, or personal project setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, including ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly challenges.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across engineering, production, and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing and integration of mechanical subsystems, moving hardware from design through fabrication, assembly, testing, and implementation.
• Serve as liaison between Mechanical Design Engineering and R&D Production; review technical drawings and provide feedback on manufacturability, assembly, performance, and design simplicity.
• Work with production teams to troubleshoot fabrication, machining, and assembly challenges, and develop tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.
• Manage project schedules, coordinate procurement of materials and components, track vendor lead times, and drive critical-path activities to meet development timelines.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design iterations to ensure subsystems meet performance and operational requirements.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage
• Employer-paid dental coverage
• Employer-paid vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Equity in the form of RSUs for permanent employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level