# Senior / Staff Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) at Waabi

- Company: Waabi
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://waabi.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-19
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/waabi/22ac1531-8c88-4a4e-b05e-e8fc4cc2dd4a
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/waabi-senior-staff-manufacturing-engineer-npi/

## 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

Tags: Mechanical Engineering