Manufacturing Engineer

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world and Specs Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human in addition to Bitmoji Saturn and other digital services.

Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.

Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space powered by Snap OS a proprietary context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice.

Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs Snapchat and other services.

Were looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Specs Operations Team at Snap Inc.!

What youll do:

• Map out manufacturing process flows identify potential NUDDs (New Unique Different Difficult) and lead or participate in PFMEAs to evaluate and prove out critical assembly processes and technology readiness.
• Specify and manage production equipment and tool development from concept through to commissioning working with third party equipment suppliers.
• Lead equipment qualification including: setup calibration Factory/Site/Production Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT/PAT) and Gage R&R (GR&R) studies across internal fabs and partner facilities.
• Propose evaluate and deploy bespoke equipment custom tooling and automated test fixtures to optimize assembly streamline workflows and ensure robust production standards.
• Act as a technical interface for external contract manufacturing partners driving Design for Manufacture (DFM) yield improvements line balancing and hands-on root-cause troubleshooting through NPI into mass production.
• Solve technical issues directly on the production line often in real time within our internal fabs or at our manufacturing partners.
• Actively embody a One Team mindset by partnering seamlessly across multidisciplinary functions (Design Quality Optical Mechanical and Supply Chain) and support factory floor activities alongside technicians and operators to take hardware from concept to volume manufacturing.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Practical hands-on approach to equipment setup fixture debugging prototype assembly reading engineering drawings (GD&T) and solving hardware issues directly on the shop floor.
• Some working knowledge of measurement system analysis (Gage R&R) PFMEA and statistical process control (SPC) or DOE.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and deploying custom assembly tooling or automation.
• Familiarity with bespoke manufacturing equipment precision tooling design automation and test fixture integration.
• Good attention to detail and data-driven decision-making.
• Adaptable team-first mentality with the ability to communicate effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 years of relevant industry experience in high-precision hardware consumer electronics optics or wearables.

• Ability to travel internationally/domestically up to 15% of the time TBC based on project phases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (e.g. White Belt / Yellow Belt / Green Belt).
• Solid understanding of Design for Excellence (DFX/DFM/DFA) principles FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and yield optimization strategies.
• Experience identifying manufacturing NUDDs (New Unique Difficult Different)
• CAD experience in NX or Solidworks

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!