Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Assembly & Test

ALSO. is looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer for Vehicle Final Assembly & Test, based in Palo Alto, CA with experience working with internal design teams on DFM and scaling initiatives for passenger or autonomous vehicles. You will be a key direct contributor to launching the manufacturing of new products at both domestic and international manufacturing partners and ramping production. This is a rare opportunity to have a front row seat and high-level impact on each new vehicle product from two to four-wheeled.

What You Will Do

• Lead manufacturing development for new automotive products, from pilot builds through production launch.
• Design pilot lines, including layouts, assembly and test steps, tooling, and equipment.
• Develop equipment and process specifications; lead design reviews and identify opportunities for automation.
• Partner with design teams on manufacturability, using GD&T and tolerance analysis to improve assembly capability, cost, and throughput.
• Lead pilot builds and turn build findings into clear design and process improvements.
• Own process FMEAs, control plans, validation studies, and build instructions for internal and contract manufacturer builds.
• Model production capacity, identify bottlenecks, and develop plans to meet output targets.
• Work with equipment integrators and contract manufacturers to implement assembly automation and custom test systems, including dynamometers.
• Drive production launch and ramp with contract manufacturers, resolving yield and quality issues on site as needed, including travel to Taiwan and Mexico.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, with NPI or manufacturing engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience leading products through prototype builds, validation, production launch, and high volume ramp at contract manufacturers.
• Hands-on DFM experience partnering with design teams to improve manufacturability, including proficiency in CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Experience selecting manufacturing processes and implementing automation, with an understanding of how tooling, supply chain, quality, cost, and cycle time affect production decisions.
• Working knowledge of APQP and PPAP, with the ability to lead cross-functional decisions using data and take ownership of launch issues.

The salary for this position ranges from $175,000 - 230,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

Perks and Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also. with FSA & HSA options.
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
• Flexible time off.
• 401(k) match.