Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Robotics

Watertown, MAMaintenance & Manufacturing /Full-time /On-siteWatertown, MA (On-site) · Full-timeAbout Tutor IntelligenceWe believe general-purpose, generally intelligent robots will be built in our lifetimes. We develop and deploy AI-powered robots that automate real-world operations, and we're scaling manufacturing across multiple robot platforms.The RoleYou'll be the technical lead for Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality and NPI across our robot platforms.This is a hands-on technical leadership role, not a people-management role. You'll set technical direction, solve hard problems and guide engineers across disciplines. You'll be measured on the reliability, quality, efficiency and scalability of our manufacturing.What You'll OwnTechnical LeadershipSenior escalation point for complex manufacturing, electrical, mechanical and test issuesWork hands-on with engineers to diagnose failures and drive permanent fixesSet technical standards and drive disciplined executionManufacturing EngineeringProcess development, validation, tooling, fixtures and work instructionsClear production blockers and eliminate recurring defectsImprove first-pass yield, cycle time, labor efficiency, throughput and costTest EngineeringTest strategy, automation and infrastructure, from component test and robot bring-up through end-of-line and FATReliable test systems with clear acceptance criteria and traceable resultsCatch defects upstream, before bring-up, final test or customer deploymentQuality & ReliabilityProcess controls, error-proofing and root-cause corrective actionLead failure investigations and nonconforming material dispositionsPartner with Production, R&D and Fleet Reliability to prevent repeat defectsNPI & Engineering ChangesDrive DFX (manufacturability, assembly, test, serviceability) with R&DOwn release readiness, engineering change implementation and controlled production cut-insTransfer new products into stable, repeatable productionSystems & ScaleManufacturing configuration, process control and product genealogy in MES/PLM (ION, Atlas)Use data, automation and AI to boost engineering productivityBuild the processes, test capability and infrastructure for rising volumeWhat Success Looks LikeRobots pass bring-up and FAT with minimal reworkFewer manufacturing defects, out-of-box failures and repeat issuesHigher first-pass yield and throughput; lower cycle time and laborTest systems deliver reliable coverage, actionable diagnostics and full traceabilityEngineering changes reach Production without disruptionNew products reach repeatable production on scheduleEngineers show strong ownership and execution disciplineWhat You BringRequiredBS in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)Deep hands-on experience building and debugging complex electromechanical systemsProven technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, systems integration and testBuilt manufacturing processes, tooling, automated test systems and validation methodsTrack record improving quality, first-pass yield, reliability and throughputTaken hardware from development into scalable productionSound engineering judgment and structured problem-solving under pressureAble to mentor and lead engineers without direct authorityNice to HaveRobotics, industrial automation or similarly complex hardwareTest software, Python, SQL or test automationMES/PLM implementation and engineering change controlScaling manufacturing at a startup or fast-growing hardware companyUsing AI and automation to improve engineering workflows$150,000 - $200,000 a yearHow We WorkLove of the Game · Gumption · Beginner's Mindset · Belief in Each Other · Keep Moving Forward · Customer ObsessionWe value people who take ownership, solve hard problems, move with urgency and build systems that make the whole team better.