Staff, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

The Staff, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Juul Labs is responsible for the definition, planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing automation, semi-automation, manual fixturing, sustaining operations, and process improvement for Juul devices, pods, and accessories. This role supports product development in areas such as requirements specification, design reviews, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, and equipment qualification, field, and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT).

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing acceptance testing and installation of automated equipment at vendors and contract manufacturers
• Ensuring machine operation, service, PM manual, mechanical and electrical drawings, and software are controlled and updated
• Collaborating with CM's automation and/or equipment engineering team to identify areas for improvement and implement resolutions to automation challenges
• Defining critical and consumable spare parts lifetime
• Coordinating and documenting project designs, estimates, schedules, and costs
• Monitoring and managing changes to project schedule, cost, and scope
• Identifying, communicating, and managing ongoing project/technical risks related to equipment and process development
• Supporting the development of process work instructions, calibration and preventive maintenance schedules, and equipment qualification/validation documentation

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of experience specifying, designing, and/or qualifying automated manufacturing lines and robotic applications, preferably in high-volume manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience working on key manufacturing processes (electronics component assembly, finished good assembly, and liquid filling)
• Excellent project management skills (PMP certification preferred)
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, Process Control Concepts, Design of Experiments (DOE), Software Validation, and design/process Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Relevant automation / AME experience with high-volume device manufacturing (medical, pharma, consumer electronics, or food/beverage industry)
• Strong analytical mind, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to be a flexible and dynamic team player

This role offers an opportunity to work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates in a fast-growing company. Juul Labs provides competitive compensation, including equity and performance bonuses, as well as excellent benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.