Manufacturing Design Engineer - Mechanical

Manufacturing Design Engineers develop manufacturing processes for mechanical components for all Reality Labs products at Meta. We are looking for individuals who desire to be on the ground floor of a breakthrough technology and help develop advanced processes within our supply chain partners. This MDE will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Technical Program Management, Finance and Strategic Sourcing during the product development cycle from prototype to mass production to ensure successful product launch. The person will lead secondary, mechanical processes to realize design intent while optimizing quality versus cost, driving sustainability and championing continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle of products.Manufacturing Design Engineer - Mechanical Responsibilities:Work with design teams to understand design intent, provide input and suggestions accounting for manufacturability and required processesProvide thorough Design for Manufacturability assessments to anticipate issues, manage risks and influence designs at the early stagesWork with Strategic Sourcing Managers to establish an optimal supply chain to manufacture Meta's productsDevelop industry leading processes to meet Meta's design, cost and quality requirementsWork closely with suppliers to develop processes, troubleshoot issues, document and control critical parameters and scale production to meet all of Meta's requirementsDesign experiments, lead studies to collect the necessary data needed to drive decisions related to design, process, cost and supplier selectionRequire frequent travel to supplier sitesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent practical experience7+ years of manufacturing or process development experienceExperience with 1 or more of the following process areas: assembly, lamination, automation, CNC machining, blasting, polishing, laser processing, 3D printing, plastic injection molding, stamping, forging, softgoods and related manufacturing processesPreferred Qualifications:Experience manufacturing highly cosmetic, consumer electronics partsExtensive experience with assembly including electro-mechanical componentsDemonstrate hands-on experience with detailed failure analysis and troubleshooting skillsExperience working with high-volume consumer electronic productsExperience developing supplier or equipmentAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.