Sr. Manufacturing Processing Engineer-Machining

Foundation•San Francisco, CA

4h•$120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

To manufacture high-precision components critical to the assembly and performance of our humanoid robots and actuators. Support the transition from prototype production to scalable manufacturing by ensuring consistent, high-quality machined parts. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to refine designs and optimize machining processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Design and implement automated machining and handling processes as we scale toward mass production. Play a key role in maintaining and operating advanced machining tools to meet tight tolerances and specifications. Enable the internal production of custom components, reducing lead times and increasing manufacturing agility. Contribute to the design and setup of systems for automated, high-throughput manufacturing lines.

Requirements

Experience designing automated process lines and setting up systems for mass production of precision components.
Experience in evaluating and selecting machining equipment, tooling, and manufacturing methods based on part requirements, tolerances, and production volume.
Proven ability to support the transition from low-volume prototyping to scalable, high-throughput machining processes.
Familiarity with process planning for production ramp-up, including fixture design, toolpath optimization, and cycle time reduction.
Proficient in operating and programming CNC machines, as well as traditional machining tools (e.g., mills, lathes, grinders).
Skilled in working with various materials, including aluminum, steel, and advanced composites.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, and technical blueprints.
Strong focus on precision, ensuring all machined parts meet design specifications and tolerances.
Thorough understanding of quality assurance processes, including the use of measuring tools like calipers, micrometers, and CMMs.
Resourceful in troubleshooting machining issues, optimizing setups, and resolving production bottlenecks.
Able to work collaboratively with engineers to refine designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, managing multiple machining projects simultaneously.
Flexible and willing to adapt to new technologies, tools, and workflows as our production scales.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a machinist, with a focus on high-precision manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Preferably someone with experience owning a machine shop or leading precision machining operations.
Familiarity with CAD/CAM software, such as Mastercam or Fusion 360.
Certification in machining or a related technical field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Designing automated process lines and setting up systems for mass production of precision components.
Evaluating and selecting machining equipment, tooling, and manufacturing methods based on part requirements, tolerances, and production volume.
Supporting the transition from low-volume prototyping to scalable, high-throughput machining processes.
Process planning for production ramp-up, including fixture design, toolpath optimization, and cycle time reduction.
Operating and programming CNC machines, as well as traditional machining tools (e.g., mills, lathes, grinders).
Working with various materials, including aluminum, steel, and advanced composites.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, CAD files, and technical blueprints.
Ensuring all machined parts meet design specifications and tolerances.
Understanding of quality assurance processes, including the use of measuring tools like calipers, micrometers, and CMMs.
Troubleshooting machining issues, optimizing setups, and resolving production bottlenecks.
Working collaboratively with engineers to refine designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
Managing multiple machining projects simultaneously.
Adapting to new technologies, tools, and workflows as our production scales.