Senior / Staff Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)
Waabi · Pittsburgh, PA
RoboticsonsiteSenior / Staff
At a glance
Highlights
- Ensure flawless Start of Production for autonomous trucks and robotaxis hardware.
- Define EOL testers and calibration for sensors, compute and actuation systems.
- Lead Run-at-Rate and process validation to sustain quality at full production speed.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives owning NPI launches from prototype to ramp and cares deeply about error-proofed, stable processes for autonomous vehicle hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
- Proven track record launching automotive or high-tech hardware at Tier 1 or Contract Manufacturers
- Mastery of APQP and PPAP including Control Plans, Process Flows, PFMEA and Gage R&R
- Experience managing transition from Design Verification to Process Verification and PPAP for electromechanical systems
- Expertise in GD&T and metrology using CMM, OMM or vision systems
- Mastery of 8D and RCCA for production ramp issue resolution
- Experience with PLM, ECOs and BOM accuracy during APQP cycle
- Experience with precision torque, TIM dispensing and sensor calibration processes
- Proficient with SolidWorks for fixtures, pallets and inspection jigs
Lab profile
About Waabi
Leader in Physical AI powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis.
What they build
- Commercial autonomous trucks
- Robotaxis
Known for
- Physical AI leadership
- World-class team
- Founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun
- Partnerships across AI, automotive, logistics and deep tech
Key facts
- Offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh
- Backed by leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech
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