Manufacturing Process Engineer, Hands

1X • San Carlos, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, aiming to automate chores and give people back their time. This requires solving complex challenges in robotics, AI, and manufacturing simultaneously. The Hands Manufacturing group focuses on transforming visionary engineering into scalable, reliable hardware, specifically architecting processes and systems for sophisticated humanoid hands. The team operates with high velocity, attention to detail, and no ego, collaborating deeply to achieve ambitious goals. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will own the processes that transition 1X robotic hands from prototypes to repeatable, high-yield production. This involves developing, qualifying, and sustaining assembly and test processes, defining critical parameters, proving capability with data, and implementing controls for consistent quality. The role requires prototyping methods on the production floor, conducting experiments, performing root cause analysis, and documenting controlled production systems. The engineer will directly impact the yield, cost, and scalability of every hand produced.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years with a Bachelor’s or 3+ years with a Master’s in manufacturing engineering for mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Hands-on experience developing and sustaining complex assembly processes from prototype through production.
• Proficiency with DOE, SPC, MSA/GR&R, process capability, statistical quality tools, and manufacturing data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with structured root cause analysis, DFM/DFA/DFT, tolerance analysis, and measurable process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience developing processes for robotic hands, compact actuators, or other high complexity, tight tolerance electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with automated assembly, machine vision, precision dispense, fastening, joining, or end-of-line test.
• Experience with MES or manufacturing traceability systems.
• Experience scaling a low volume, high mix process into repeatable higher volume production using lean manufacturing, line balancing, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Own assembly process development and sustaining from prototype builds through production ramp.
• Develop and qualify processes, fixtures, and test methods using DOE, MSA/GR&R, and capability studies.
• Improve first-pass yield, process capability, cycle time, OEE, and cost while reducing variation, scrap, and rework.
• Drive defects and process excursions to root cause, implement durable corrective actions, and manage production transfer and process changes.
• Influence product and process design through DFM, DFA, DFT, tolerance analysis, and mistake-proofing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

What This Job Offers

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