Scythe is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to design and develop a factory supporting the next chapter in Scythe’s journey: ramping from dozens of units to tens of thousands.
In this role you will manage the design and implementation of new and existing assembly processes at the Longmont HQ. This is a full-time on-site position. Collaborate with the product design team to ensure manufacturability, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ramp up to the target rate.
You will be expected to take a hands-on approach with vehicles, production lines, and the processes you own, while ensuring alignment with development schedules for your assigned projects. As the team grows, you’ll have the opportunity to support new team members and take part in building a strong, scalable manufacturing organization.
What you’ll do at Scythe
- Act as technical point of contact for assigned assemblies, processes, time studies, and root cause analysis on the production line.
- Design and develop manufacturing processes and layouts to support the production of our fully autonomous commercial lawn mower, including fabrication, assembly, and testing operations.
- Develop work instructions, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and a floor layout that supports our production targets and meets internal repeatability requirements.
- Conduct design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews with design engineers, supply chain, and assembly technicians to optimize the vehicle design for production.
- Seek out activities that add value to the production process beyond specifically assigned scope of work.
- Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation.
- Provide technical expertise and support to enable the Production & Operation teams to succeed including training, documentation and troubleshooting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
- Strong interest in manufacturing processes and quality control
- Experience working with electromechanical assemblies
- 3D CAD modeling experience (Solidworks preferred)
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with GD&T and systems stack up analysis
Why Scythe?
- Scythe is an early-stage but well-capitalized startup. Have a huge impact alongside an awesome team of experts shipping something the world has never before seen
- Competitive salary and equity compensation
- Fully-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance, including 75% funded dependent coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching today)
- Headquarters in beautiful Longmont, CO (near Boulder, CO.) Enjoy the bounties of nature and open spaces close to home with mountain biking, hiking, skiing and more.
- Satellite office in Fort Pierce, FL
- Flexible paid time-off to let you do your best work where and when you want
- Highly collaborative learning culture where personal freedom, growth, and responsibility are valued
- An opportunity to have an incredible positive impact on the world
Please note that we are hiring for this role at different levels. Compensation ranges are listed below:
Manufacturing Engineer I - Expected minimum salary: $75,000
Manufacturing Engineer II - Expected minimum salary: $80,000
Manufacturing Engineer III - Expected minimum salary: $95,000
Closing
Scythe is a total compensation company, which provides employees a comprehensive salary, equity, and benefit package. However, only the minimum salary amounts are listed here. Scythe carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including education, years of experience, competencies and other relevant business considerations. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary along with your compensation mode preferences. The Manufacturing Engineer position has compensation ranges listed above. The actual pay may be higher depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Equity and benefits packages are NOT included in this estimate. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado as well.
Scythe is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Scythe Robotics Longmont, Colorado, USA Office
Scythe HQ is located in the southwest corner of Longmont, close to some of the best restaurants and breweries around. We've got open space, trails, and great mountain views right out the back door, and downtown Boulder is just 20 minutes away.
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