Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics is a fast-growing venture on a mission to reinvent retail through robotics. We’ve partnered with Walmart to develop our Alphabot® technology, which is currently being deployed at stores throughout North America.

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer plays a pivotal role in representing our Manufacturing Operations during the New Product Development Process. This position is paramount for driving technical conversations, spearheading the manufacturing process development, ensuring top-notch quality performance, and formulating test strategies across our Supply Chain. Being a key member of Walmart’s automation venture, this role demands a duality of approach – balancing both strategic visions and hands-on execution, while setting the stage for exponential growth.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON:

• Manufacturing Solutions: Deliver mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing engineering solutions, including methods, processes, designs, and capital requirements, to meet both new product introduction and ongoing production demands.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work across various functions to extend mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing engineering expertise to both internal teams and external partners. This includes ensuring the development of product specifications, promoting DFx best practices, devising testing methods, and integrating novel manufacturing/testing practices.
• Technical Partnerships: Forge and nurture strong technical alliances with pivotal contract manufacturers and strategic suppliers. Lead in the selection process and periodic audits of these entities.
• Quality and Yield Management: Address supplier issues related to quality and yield, guiding the corrective action resolution discussions.
• Performance Metrics: Periodically present departmental metrics, such as quality ratings, yield rates, productivity, and BOM maturity.
• Cost Efficiency: Lead initiatives to reduce costs in collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
• Organizational Growth: Assess the Manufacturing Engineering department's needs and draft Standard Operating Procedures to drive Walmart’s growth ambitions.
• Team Oversight: Keep tabs on staffing needs, assess individual performances, and foster the professional development of the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Coordination: Guide and manage the efforts of manufacturing engineers.
• Travel Commitments: The ability to travel both domestically and internationally, estimated at around 20%.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• A minimum of 7-10 years' extensive experience in electrical and or mechanical manufacturing engineering, especially with electromechanical commodities.
• Demonstrable prowess as a hands-on Electrical or Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering leader, adept at oscillating between strategy and execution.
• Proven leadership abilities and exceptional communication skills in a dynamic, high-paced setting.
• Solid analytical skills with a penchant for data-driven decision-making, complemented by a high-quality execution track record.
• Expertise in electrical and/or mechanical assemblies, automation, design reviews, DFx analysis for electrical and/or mechanical components, PFMEA, GD&T, and SPC.
• Proficiency in PLM systems and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Applied experience with Lean/6 Sigma or analogous continuous improvement methodologies in a structured electrical and/or mechanical manufacturing context.
• Resilience in maintaining momentum amid changes, with ability for instituting standard operations in the face of robust growth.
• A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

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EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS FOR OUR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:

• Comprehensive Health Care Options: Choose from a range of health plans tailored for you, and extend those benefits to your dependents. 
• Unlimited PTO: Salaried employees receive unlimited paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Eye & Dental Care: We've got you and your family covered with top-notch vision and dental insurance.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our competitive 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities.
• Peace of Mind: Comprehensive life and disability insurance options.
• Parental Leave: Embrace the joys of parenthood with up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave.
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