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Senior Mechanical Manufacturing EngineerKodiakMountain View, California, United States
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Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Kodiak
  • US
    Mountain View, California, United States
  • US
    Mountain View, California, United States
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À propos

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. The successful candidate will combine deep design knowledge with a strong on-the-line presence. Projects include bringing next generation designs into production and improving on existing designs. This position will be impactful to scaling up manufacturing for Kodiak. Frequent travel and on-call support is required.
In this role, you will:

  • Advise team on design-for-assembly (DFA) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) considerations
  • Assist in development of manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM)
  • Release design documents to manufacturing through PLM software (Arena)
  • Design mechanical systems in CAD software (SolidWorks)
  • Such as assembly tools and fixtures 
  • Create content for work instructions, such as CAD graphics 
  • Participate in first article inspections (FAI) and new product introduction builds (NPI) on assembly lines
  •  Includes travel to various locations within USA (Est. 25-50% of time)
  • Collect and document feedback from contract manufacturers and facilitate cross functional design improvements accordingly
  • Troubleshoot production and field quality issues, driving root cause and corrective actions
  • Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to revise designs with a focus on cost optimization
  • What you'll bring:

  • BS or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience developing assemblies for production and facilitating their construction at scale with contract manufacturers 
  • Relevant processes include: mechanical assembly, CNC milling, sheet metal bending, welding, and wire harnesses fabrication
  • Experience with 3D mechanical CAD (SolidWorks preferred, CATIA, NX, etc)
  • Experience with PDM and PLM (Arena and ePDM preferred, Teamcenter, etc)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort being hands-on at the manufacturing line
  • What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
  • Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
  • Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
  • The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package

    California Pay Range $150,000—$190,000 USD  
    At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
     
    In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate's application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
    • Mountain View, California, United States

    Compétences linguistiques

    • English
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