Manufacturing Design Engineer @ Smart Home startup

5 days ago


Redwood City, California, United States Job Pitch Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Please note: This is an onsite (i.e. not remote) role based in Redwood City, California.

About the company:

Founded by ex-Apple Product and Engineering leaders, Level is redefining the smart home with technology that is simple, intuitive, useful, and invisible. At Level, we take a unique approach to designing products - one that shifts focus from what we make to how we make it and who we make it for. Its an approach that results in elegant and unique solutions, raising the bar for the entire smart home ecosystem.

Now part of the Assa Abloy family, a global leader in access solutions, Level is positioned to accelerate innovation and expand our reach even further. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver world-class smart home experiences while maintaining the vision and design excellence that have always set us apart.

About the Role:

The Senior Manufacturing Design & Process Engineer is responsible for the 

development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new 

and existing products that utilize Mechatronic assemblies. This role requires a heavy 

emphasis on statistical analysis and data-driven methodologies to ensure we meet 

quality, yield, and output targets. The position involves close collaboration with design 

engineering, quality teams, and international manufacturing partners.

Core Responsibilities:

Process Development & Control: Design, implement, and maintain 

statistically controlled (SPC) manufacturing processes. Develop and automate 

data collection systems using data analysis tools to monitor key process 

indicators.

New Product Introduction (NPI): Act as the primary manufacturing interface 

to the design engineering team. Use statistical tolerance analysis, Gage 

Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE) to 

guide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) 

activities.

Data Analysis and Visualization: Perform rigorous analysis of manufacturing 

data to identify sources of variation and drive corrective actions. Create and 

maintain process monitoring dashboards using data analysis tools to report on

Automation & Equipment Engineering: Act as the technical lead for the 

specification, characterization, and qualification of automated and manual 

assembly and inspection equipment. Use process capability data (Cp/Cpk) to 

validate equipment performance against design and production requirements. 

Engage with vendors to ensure equipment meets technical specifications.

Continuous Improvement: Utilize formal problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 

Six Sigma, FMEA) to systematically improve manufacturing line performance, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelors or MS degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Product Design, Electromechanical Systems
  • 3+ years of experience focused on working with precision mechanical or mechatronic assemblies for consumer products.

Technical Knowledge/Experience:

  • Strong understanding of and/or experience with products that use mechatronic 
  • technology (e.g. actuators, haptics, linear motors)
  • Strong understanding of and/or experience with assemblies that utilize sensors
  • Strong competency in interpreting mechanical drawings and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Proficiency with data querying languages (SQL) and scripting for data analysis (Python).

Statistical Analysis Proficiency:

  • Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis software (JMP, Minitab, or similar with scientific computing libraries).
  • Extensive practical application of SPC, including control chart implementation (e.g., I-MR, Xbar-R) and interpretation.
  • In-depth experience designing and analyzing DOEs (e.g., factorial, response surface) to solve complex process problems.
  • Thorough understanding and execution of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and GR&R.
  • Expertise in process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk) and its application for process validation and monitoring.

Professional Attributes:

  • Demonstrated project management skills in a cross-functional, global environment.
  • Ability to work independently and manage evolving priorities.
  • Experience working directly with international Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
  • Ability to support a travel schedule of approximately 25% to manufacturing and supplier sites.

Level Home Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability or genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

A note to Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reach out to Level employees or leaders about our roles -- weve got Recruiting covered. We dont accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your understanding.



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