Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

About Ultrahuman
 

Ultrahuman is the world's most comprehensive self-quantification platform. Ultrahuman’s products include the Ultrahuman Ring AIR, world’s lightest sleep-tracking wearable, Ultrahuman M1, a continuous glucose monitoring platform, Blood Vision, a preventive blood testing platform with the pioneering UltraTrace™ technology and Ultrahuman Home, a revolutionary health device for your home. By collating a large set of biomarkers on an integrated platform, Ultrahuman is able to create a grand unified view of the human body. For more information and updates on Ultrahuman, please visit ultrahuman.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
 

Job Summary: North America is central to Ultrahuman’s growth, and delivering our smart ring products at scale demands engineering excellence at every stage of the manufacturing journey. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a specialized focus on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), robotics, and automation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how our next-generation health technology moves from prototype to high-volume production. In this role, you will drive the application of DFMA principles from the earliest stages of design, ensuring that each iteration is optimized for manufacturability, precision, and scalability. Leveraging your expertise in robotic systems and automated assembly, you’ll lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge automation solutions that enable high-throughput production while maintaining the highest levels of product integrity. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and our India-based technical teams, including product design, process engineering, and our Automation/EMS/Contract Manufacturing partners, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electronic, and automated systems. Your contributions will directly influence Ultrahuman’s ability to scale efficiently, reduce time-to-market, and deliver a consistently exceptional user experience. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and execution, where advanced mechanical design meets the future of automated manufacturing.
 

Responsibilities:

Champion Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA): Proactively drive the integration of DFMA principles into the early stages of product design, collaborating closely with product development teams to ensure designs are optimized for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing and assembly. This includes conducting DFMA analyses, identifying potential manufacturing challenges, and proposing design modifications to improve manufacturability, reduce assembly complexity, and enhance overall product quality.
 

Develop Automated Fixtures, Robotic Assembly Processes, and Tooling: Lead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated automated fixtures, robotic assembly cells, and specialized tooling required for the high-precision assembly of our smart ring products. This involves selecting appropriate robotic systems, designing end-of-arm tooling, programming robot motions, and integrating various automation components to create efficient and reliable assembly processes.
 

Liaise with Automation Vendors and EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) Partners: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external automation vendors and EMS partners. This includes evaluating vendor proposals, managing vendor relationships, collaborating on the design and implementation of automation solutions, and ensuring seamless integration of external manufacturing processes with our internal operations. Effective communication and collaboration are crucial for successful partnerships.
 

Analyze Manufacturing Issues and Implement Corrective Actions: Utilize robust root cause analysis techniques, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and 8D problem-solving methodologies, to thoroughly investigate and resolve manufacturing issues that may arise during production. This includes identifying the underlying causes of defects, developing and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions, and ensuring that lessons learned are incorporated into future designs and processes.
 

Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives for Production Scalability: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing production scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This involves identifying opportunities for process optimization, implementing lean manufacturing principles, streamlining workflows, reducing waste, and leveraging data-driven insights to drive measurable improvements in our manufacturing operations.
 

Requirements:

A minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in the field of DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly), robotics, or automation within the electronics or healthcare manufacturing industries. This experience should demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing principles and best practices.
 

Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing automation solutions for the assembly of high-precision parts and micro-assemblies. Demonstrated expertise in handling small, intricate components and achieving tight tolerances in automated processes is essential.
 

Hands-on experience with the integration, programming, and troubleshooting of various automation systems, including industrial robots, motion control systems, sensors, and PLCs. Familiarity with process validation methodologies, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), is required.
 

A strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S) or formal Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly preferred, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.