Associate Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

As an Associate Manufacturing Engineer at Geek+, you will be instrumental in bringing our first North American manufacturing facility online in Atlanta. You will work alongside senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in assembling and testing autonomous mobile robots. This is an opportunity to be involved from the ground up in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Support:
• Support daily production by assisting operators and technicians with process and equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot production problems and conduct root cause analysis.
• Perform time studies and line balancing analysis to identify bottlenecks.
• Assist with the installation, setup, and debugging of tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Documentation and Standards:
• Write and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and visual aids.
• Maintain and update process documentation as it evolves.
• Support first-article inspection and process validation.
• Help build and maintain training materials for production operators.
• Data and Analysis:
• Collect and analyze production data, including cycle time, yield, downtime, and defects.
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards to track line performance.
• Monitor quality trends and identify emerging issues.
• Support continuous improvement projects with data and analysis.
• Collaboration and Growth:
• Partner with manufacturing teams in China to learn and adapt established processes.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, and design engineering on cross-functional issues.
• Take ownership of assigned stations, processes, or improvement projects as experience grows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on Aptitude: Strong comfort with tools, mechanical assembly, and understanding how things work. Experience from labs, capstone projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, internships, co-ops, or personal builds is valued.
• Technical Skills:
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and bills of materials.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis.
• Communication: Strong written communication skills are essential for creating clear instructions.
• Mindset: Proactive, curious, and willing to spend significant time on the production floor.
• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to the Atlanta metro area. This role is onsite.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, assembly, or a production environment.
• Preferred Knowledge:
• Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement.
• Familiarity with products combining mechanical, electrical, and software systems (e.g., robotics, automotive, industrial equipment).
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar).
• Exposure to ERP or MES systems.
• Language: Mandarin and English bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• Travel: Willingness to travel internationally for training.