Manufacturing Engineer II

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Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We're searching for a Manufacturing Engineer II.

In this role, you will

Quickly come-up-to speed on new technologies and engineering challenges

Conduct multidisciplinary rapid problem-solving activities and propose solutions to both prototype and production manufacturing challenges, such as Design for Excellence (DfX) input, e.g., Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA), Design for Cost/Procurement (DfC/DfP), Design for Inspection/Test (DfI/T), Design for Service/Repair/Maintenance (DfS/R/M)

Create manufacturing models (parts, assemblies) and drawings to support process design and development.

Create shop drawings to clarify design intent; document and annotate tooling.

Create and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, forms, records, checklists, process sequence/routing, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), PFMEAs, and other required manufacturing documentation

Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings, workcenters, and equipment

Work with Program Managers to support development and execution of APQP-compliant program plans

Support and guide the manufacturing team through all phases of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP); particularly the later phases associated with designing and developing the manufacturing process and validating the Process / Product (i.e., MSAs, production trial runs, Run @ Rate, PPAPs, control plans)

Lead or participate in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment

Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results Required Qualifications

Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five years of prior relevant experience or Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of three years' experience. Desirable Qualifications (this section is optional)

Experience with IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management Systems or similar, e.g., AS9100D:2016; ISO 13485:2016; ISO 9001:2015

Green Belt certification or demonstrated experience using Lean / Six Sigma tools and similar methodologies, e.g., DMAIC, 8D, PDCA, QRQC, 4A.

Knowledge of and experience with AIAG's Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) approach

Experience with advanced CAD and PLM suites

Experience in interpreting and creating technical drawings, datasheets, schematics, and system specifications

Experience in developing and extracting requirements

Experience in leading root cause corrective action investigations

Experience in creating training material or teaching/training

Basic electrical engineering knowledge such as basic circuit analysis

Basic mechanical engineering knowledge such as tolerance stack-ups

The base salary range for this position is $94,000-$151,000 per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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