Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) @ Smart ...

Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) @ Smart Home startupSenior Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) @ Smart Home startupFounded by ex-Apple Product and Engineering leaders, Level is redefining the smart home with technology that is simple, intuitive, useful, and invisible. At Level, we take a unique approach to designing products - one that shifts focus from what we make to how we make it and who we make it for. It’s an approach that results in elegant and unique solutions, raising the bar for the entire smart home ecosystem.Now part of the Assa Abloy family, a global leader in access solutions, Level is positioned to accelerate innovation and expand our reach even further. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver world-class smart home experiences while maintaining the vision and design excellence that have always set us apart.About the Role:In this highly visible position, you will play a critical role in the design and manufacture of Level Products. By developing and implementing key production processes through communication and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors, you will help Level deliver world-class smart home products at high volume while maintaining high quality standards.ResponsibilitiesProcess Development:Assess the suitability of a fabrication technology for a given part designPlan validation exercises to demonstrate process feasibility and capabilityPlanning, proposing, and leading experiments to produce analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain decisionsReviewing progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issuesNew Product Introduction:Acts as direct responsible engineer to drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capabilityAssign specific tasks and work with Level suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities. Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout programEstablish validation procedures to determine acceptance of processes into development builds as well as mass productionReview supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposalsIdentify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design complianceWork with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goalsAssess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate riskRequired Qualifications7+ years of experience with fabricating parts or jigs, fixtures, tooling, injection molding, plastics, ceramics, metal machining (CNC, mills, lathes).Solid understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC and mechanical fabrication techniques.Experience working with Asian manufacturing and supply chains including experience in and willingness to travel internationally for key supplier meetings and NPI builds.Effective problem-solving skills with a balance of creative and critical thinking.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team.Excellent communication skills, with a focus on clear and transparent reporting.Understanding of customer needs and use cases.Demonstrates a proactive and self-starting attitude, able to take initiative and work independently with minimal guidance while contributing effectively to team projects.*Program Management (e.g. EPM) experience would be a plusEqual Opportunity StatementLevel Home Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability or genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering, Design, and ManufacturingIndustriesComputer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Accessible Hardware ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Level Home by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid paternity leavePaid maternity leaveDisability insuranceGet notified about new Design Engineer jobs in Redwood City, CA.Sunnyvale, CA $204,000.00-$281,000.00 1 week agoMechanical Engineer: Robotics Hardware EngineeringProduct Design Mechanical Engineer, Reality LabsSunnyvale, CA $204,000.00-$281,000.00 1 week agoSunnyvale, CA $139,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week agoSunnyvale, CA $170,000.00-$240,000.00 1 week agoMechanical Engineer: Robotics Product Hardware EngineeringSunnyvale, CA $111,000.00-$164,000.00 1 week agoMechanical Engineer I (Full Time) United StatesSan Jose, CA $92,500.00-$115,500.00 2 days agoMechanical Engineer (Battery Technology)Sunnyvale, CA $170,000.00-$240,000.00 2 weeks agoMilpitas, CA $135,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks agoProduct Design Engineer, Pixel Buds, HardwareSan Francisco, CA $135,000.00-$200,000.00 2 months agoSan Francisco Bay Area $100,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks agoFremont, CA $204,000.00-$281,000.00 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-10-08