Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Springcraft is building the first integrated system for physical AI, combining purpose-built hardware, developer tools, and AI models. Founded by the team behind 8th Wall, a successful AR platform acquired by Niantic, Springcraft is backed by prominent investors and is based in Palo Alto. We are looking for a foundational, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to build our hardware manufacturing function from the ground up. This role will own the entire manufacturing process, from initial builds to volume production, including assembly, fixtures, tooling, calibration, throughput, and supply chain management. A key aspect of this role is the opportunity to establish in-house fabrication capabilities, deciding what to build, selecting equipment, and setting up the facility. You will work closely with hardware engineers, be hands-on at the bench and machines, and lead the manufacturing function as the company grows.
Requirements
- 4+ years in manufacturing, production, or process engineering for electromechanical hardware
- Hands-on experience taking a product from prototype to volume production
- Fixture and tooling design experience with strong CAD proficiency
- Working knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and experience running DFM reviews with design teams
- Supply chain fundamentals: sourcing, vendor management, BOM cost and lead-time tradeoffs
- Comfortable building the process and the shop, rather than inheriting one
- Authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time
Nice To Haves
- Experience standing up a machine shop, production line, or fabrication capability from scratch
- End-of-line test development, including automated test fixtures
- Scripting skills (Python or similar) for test automation and production data analysis
- Precision assembly and calibration experience from any demanding domain: motion systems, optics, instrumentation, medical devices
- Quality systems experience: incoming inspection, in-process checks, unit traceability
- Experience scaling production at a hardware startup
Responsibilities
- Design production from a blank sheet: assembly sequences, fixtures, jigs, tooling, work instructions, and process documentation
- Stand up in-house fabrication where it beats outsourcing: evaluate, purchase, and commission the equipment, and build the shop around it
- Own the throughput of our test and measurement process, from per-unit calibration to end-of-line test
- Build the supply chain: component sourcing, vendor qualification, lead-time management, and second-source planning
- Partner with hardware engineers on DFM feedback ahead of design freezes
- Drive yield improvement and root-cause analysis as production ramps
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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