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Senior / Staff Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

Waabi · Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

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About Waabi

Transform your supply chain with Waabi’s AI-first autonomous trucking solution. Scale freight operations, improve safety, and boost efficiency. Learn more. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar fields
  • NPI & CM Oversight Experience: Proven track record of launching automotive or high-tech hardware at Tier 1 or Contract Manufacturers using structured quality gates
  • Technical ownership of the launch cycle, specifically focusing on the transition from prototype to a production-validated manufacturing line
  • Proficient with Solidworks for reviewing assembly fixtures, pallets, and inspection jigs
  • Expertise in GD&T & Metrology: Deep understanding of how to verify complex mechanical tolerances in a production environment using CMM, OMM, or vision systems
  • Problem-Solving Expert: Mastery of 8D and RCCA, with the ability to lead high-pressure technical resolution activities during a production ramp
More about this role

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.

With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai

You will...

  • Drive APQP Program Management at CM/Tier 1 sites, owning APQP to ensure a flawless Start of Production (SOP) and obtain PPAP deliverables.
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA): Provide design maturity feedback during APQP Phase 2, ensuring that the hardware can be built repeatedly with the CM’s specific tooling and equipment.
  • Support Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) by validating that component-level PPAPs from sub-tier vendors are integrated correctly into the CM’s assembly process.
  • Be responsible for the mechanical assembly, test, and integration of sensors, compute, and actuation systems,...

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Mechanical Engineering

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