Manufacturing Engineer
Figure — Tracked from its greenhouse job board
About the role
Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
We are looking for Manufacturing Engineer to design our build process for scaling our robot fleet.
Responsibilities:
Set up the internal build line to manufacture module level and full robot system assemblies
Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
Monitor production metrics and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and design for assembly principles are incorporated
Qualify vendors for piece part and assembly level manufacturing
Set up end of line design validation testing and in process QC checks
Develop fixturing to support the assembly
Requirements :
Experience in manufacturing engineering
Expert knowledge of manual and automated assembly techniques
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including implementation, integration, and optimization
Expert in 3D CAD software
Specify and procure manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures required for production
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
Bonus Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
CATIA V6 experience
Robotics or other high tech industry experience
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $115,000 - $250,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
What the index says about this role
- First seen by JobLarper — Aug 2, 2026, 5 days ago. Older postings collect hundreds of applicants — a tailored résumé matters more the longer a role has been live.
- Figure is hiring actively — 51 open roles indexed.
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