NPI Manufacturing Quality Engineer @ Nimble Robotics

About Nimble

Nimble is a robotics and AI startup founded from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon. We’re pioneering the way robots learn to grasp and manipulate any object.

Our ultimate goal is to enable the dark warehouse, a fully automated eCommerce fulfillment center with swarms of intelligent, cloud-connected robots to enable affordable same-day fulfillment for every retailer, large and small. In the process we aim to create one of the world’s most valuable robotics companies.

We’re backed by the world’s most prestigious investors as well as AI and robotics legends like Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics), Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanford’s AI lab), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X, Waymo, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3XPfrlkO7s

Nimble’s Core Values:

1) Be relentlessly resourceful - Find a way to make the impossible, possible. Do whatever it takes.

2) Be legendary - Be the best at whatever it is that you do. Leave your mark. Motivate and inspire others.

3) Be humble - Leave your ego behind. Have a growth mindset. Learn and improve yourself every day.

4) Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver. Be loyal to your team and Nimble’s mission.

About the role:

As a New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Quality Engineer, a blend of Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Engineer your role will entail, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the early stages of product development to ensure Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DfFMA) principles are considered.

- Collaborate with design engineers and stakeholders to design efficient manufacturing lines that optimize productivity and reduce cycle times.

- Drive the NPI process, developing and implementing manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring scalability for mass production.

- Design and oversee the development of jigs and fixtures to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure consistent product quality.

- Work closely with design engineers to provide input on product design from a manufacturing perspective, optimizing for cost, quality, and ease of production.

- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce costs.

- Conduct process validations, including equipment qualification and process stability studies, to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality and efficiency standards.

- Collaborate with suppliers to define and communicate quality standards, conducting supplier audits when necessary.

- Design and implement inspection and testing procedures for incoming materials and finished products.

- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues during the NPI phase, working closely with cross functional stakeholders to ensure smooth transition to mass production.

- Manage and optimize inventory levels, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely availability of materials for production.

- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flowcharts, and standard operating procedures.

- Provide training and support to manufacturing operations teams on new manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.

- 3+ years of professional engineering experience in the manufacturing industry.

- Experience with Reliability Engineering

- Proven experience in NPI or a closely related field, ideally within the manufacturing domain.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, and testing and jigs/fixtures design.

- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD & SolidWorks) and experience with DfMA principles.

- Experience with statistical analysis and tools for process control.

- Strong understanding of quality management systems, including ISO standards.

- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

- Experience working with suppliers and managing external manufacturing partners.

- Experience in inventory management is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

- Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally with no restrictions on location.

- Must be willing to work significant overtime hours and on weekends as necessary.

Culture

We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!

Press

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210311005117/en/Nimble-%C2%AE-Robotics-Raises-

https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/11/nimble-robotics-scores-50m-for-its-fulfillment-automation-tech/

https://multichannelmerchant.com/operations/nimble-robotics-takes-in-50m-adds-ai-luminaries/

Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.

NIMBLE’S BENEFITS

Flexible PTO

Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance

Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave

Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits

Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.

Gym Reimbursement

Nimble offers employees reimbursements to invest in their health and fitness.

Referral Bonus

Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.

401k

Contribute towards a 401k

Equity

Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program.

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth