Manufacturing Engineer, NPI (New Production Introduction)

About the role

Overland AI is a defense tech company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in developing autonomous off-road vehicles for modern defense operations. Leveraging advanced robotics and machine learning, Overland AI aims to enhance unit commander coordination and vehicle navigation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine manufacturing integration flows that decompose the Ultra vehicle platform into logical subassemblies and build sequences, ensuring efficient and repeatable builds.
• Maintain configuration control across a large multi-level Bill of Materials (BOM) as the hardware configuration evolves.
• Collaborate with design engineering to drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-integration (DFI) feedback into new releases.
• Translate engineering intent into clear and concise build documentation (torque specs, harness routing, key inspections and tests).
• Drive continuous improvement across the build process, through hands-on understanding and feedback from the engineering technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years integrating complex electromechanical systems from prototype through production.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Proven expertise in multi-subsystem integration—combining mechanical, electrical, and data interfaces into one functioning hardware product.
• Experience implementing and optimizing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) such as First Resonance ION.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills across design, manufacturing, and technician teams.
• Experience creating or optimizing integration and assembly processes for large, complex systems.
• Hands-on, floor-oriented problem solver who thrives in fast-moving environments.
• Experience owning Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, configuration management, and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes.

Location

This position is located onsite in Seattle, WA.

Pay

Manufacturing Engineer I: $110,000 - $135,000 annually
Manufacturing Engineer II: $125,000 - $155,000 annually

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans
• Flexible PTO
• 401k with company match
• Parental leave

Company Culture

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. The company offers various benefits and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Export Control Compliance

Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact peopleops@overland.ai to request an accommodation.