Manufacturing Design Engineer

Summary

Join Samsara, a pioneer in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, as a Manufacturing Design Engineer to manage manufacturing processes at our joint design manufacturing partners in Tijuana, Mexico. You will spearhead the design and implementation of new product manufacturing lines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work with JDM partners to optimize manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include driving yield improvement, troubleshooting, and implementing quality processes to ensure compliance. This role requires a strong technical background in factory operation management and proven experience in problem-solving methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Samsara offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible working model.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in high volume electronics industry
• Degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing engineering or equivalent
• Solid technical background in factory operation management, manufacturing process engineering, and supplier quality management
• Demonstrated ability to own Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), as well as 8-D problem solving
• Possesses strong determination in driving initiatives to completion
• Ability to travel to manufacturing partners up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the design, implementation, and ramp of new product manufacturing lines
• Work with cross-functional teams and JDM partners to develop manufacturing processes at the factory to drive line qualification, manufacturing test metrics, and rigorous validation plans for high volume production
• Work with JDM partners on yield improvement and process troubleshooting, drive issue failure analysis, and corrective action
• Drive cycle time reduction through line balancing and process optimization to drive efficiency
• Develop and implement quality processes to ensure compliance to specifications
• Define and implement a data-collection process to enable traceability and drive data driven factory quality management
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Preferred Qualifications

• Exhibited ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive independent work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Program/project management experience
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skill

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund
• Employee-led remote and flexible working