Manufacturing Project Engineer II

Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Named a top workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune and USA today in 2025, we make life-changing impacts through innovation, helping workers globally unlock their abilities in orchestration with intelligent machines.

Position Overview:

As a member of the Operations Engineering team, the Manufacturing Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the production, calibration, and testing  of autonomous vehicles at OEM partner facilities and being the main point of contact to relay and resolve actions between organizations.  The role also leads stand up activities for new OEM facilities and supports process development, low rate production, and process transfer activities for new products.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with Manufacturing partners to understand their requirements and provide technical support and solutions
• Performs regular site visits to Brains manufacturing partners and conducts training, process reviews, and equipment inspections
• Provides occasional onsite support for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Leads new production stand up activities at OEM sites - Planning and Executing schedule, equipment assembly, equipment installation, conducting applicable OEM training, and providing startup support. 
• Support product launch activities, including pilot and production runs, and support the transition to full rate production
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes and systems to meet the production requirements for low to medium volume production
• Work with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance teams to ensure that the manufacturing processes and systems meet specifications and requirements
• Identify and support implementation of software and hardware solutions for manufacturing processes and systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation and specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any manufacturing-related issues during the product launch process
• Keep up to date with new technologies and industry trends and apply them to improve the performance of the manufacturing processes and systems

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering in robotics or other industries involving electro-mechanical manufacturing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Familiarity working in a Linux environment or CLI
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc,
• Experience scripting, Python preferred
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with robotic systems and automation is a plus
• Familiarity with 3D modeling softwares such as SolidWorks
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, specifically electro-mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience developing and managing project plans, schedules, and budgets for multi-quarter, cross-functional efforts ranging $50k-$200k.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and develop effective solutions to complex problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with quality control and process improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for manufacturing processes.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfor