Simbe Robotics is a leading retail robotics company providing in-store intelligence solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support the manufacturing, process development, and quality of our Tally autonomous mobile robots at our Guadalajara facility.
Requirements
- Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and BOMs to ensure consistent, high-quality production output
- Act as the primary liaison between Simbe's engineering teams and local manufacturing teams, communicating design changes and ensuring alignment
- Identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues (component, sub-assembly, and test), driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Lead and support DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews to improve yield, reduce cost, and simplify assembly
- Establish and monitor production quality metrics; lead failure analysis investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities, coordinating build readiness, pilot runs, and production ramp for new products
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) and ensure timely implementation on the manufacturing floor
- Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, including qualification and ongoing performance evaluation
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) for reviewing designs and supporting DFM analysis
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, 2D drawings, and assembly drawings
- Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis, failure analysis, and process capability studies
- Experience with Quality process with assembly, test, and debug
- Certification Process - UL, FCC, CE, FCC
- Proven ability to drive issues to resolution in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Strong communication skills in both Spanish and English (written and verbal)
- Located in Guadalajara Area
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers (CMs) in the Guadalajara / Jalisco manufacturing corridor
- Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Arena, Windchill, or similar)
- Experience with vendor qualification, management, and negotiation in Mexico
- Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing and electronics assembly processes
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or kaizen methodologies
- Knowledge of Linux/ROS or familiarity with autonomous robotics systems
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
