Manufacturing Engineer

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. 

We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations. 

As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer. As a Manufacturing Engineer at 1X, you’ll play a vital role in bridging early product design with factory execution. You’ll work closely with Manufacturing Design Engineers to influence DFM decisions and develop the jigs, fixtures, and custom equipment necessary for assembly. As products move from development to ramp, you will collaborate with Manufacturing Design Engineers (MDEs), Manufacturing Process Engineers (MPEs), Process Execution Engineers (MPEXs), and Automation Engineers to ensure robust, high-yield manufacturing solutions at scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate early in the product lifecycle with Manufacturing Design Engineers to review designs for manufacturability, tooling needs, and process feasibility.

• Design, develop, and validate assembly fixtures, jigs, and custom manufacturing equipment to support safe, repeatable, and high-yield operations.

• Define and implement assembly methods, ergonomics, and workstation layouts for new product introductions (NPI).

• Partner with Manufacturing Process Engineers and Execution Engineers to transition processes from development to production, ensuring readiness for pilot builds and ramp.

• Work with Manufacturing Automation Engineers to scale manual processes into high-volume automated or semi-automated stations.

• Own equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning, ensuring reliability, maintainability, and safety.

• Support process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), capability studies, and engineering change implementation.

• Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing processes to improve cycle time, quality, and uptime.

• Assist in the creation of work instructions (WIs), control plans, and operator training documentation.

• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects to eliminate production bottlenecks.

• Monitor and analyze process data to drive improvements in OEE, yield, and throughput.