Here at LionsBot, we are all one team, striving together for excellence.

We are seeking a highly skilled and organized key member in Lionsbot’s New Product Introduction (NPI) team. You will play a critical role in bridging the gap between Product Development and Manufacturing. You will be responsible for driving the seamless industrialization of new products from the early-stage prototypes to full-scale production, ensuring robust documentation, process readiness, and cross-functional alignment. Your expertise will be vital in identifying and resolving design and manufacturability issues, especially when scaling up production internally or transferring to contract manufacturers.

What you will do

• Lead the transition of products from development to manufacturing, ensuring readiness for both in-house and contract manufacturing environments

• Develop, maintain and control manufacturing documentation (BOMs, Work Instructions, Assembly Drawings, Test Protocols, SOPs)

• Identify and document design improvements required for production scaling during DV (Design Validation) and PV (Production Validation) phases

• Plan and execute pilot/pre-production builds to validate product and process readiness

• Support, develop and validate manufacturing process, jigs and fixtures

• Identify and close gaps in design, documentation, or process that may impact CM production

• Support supplier onboarding activities including FAI (First Article Inspection), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and process audits

• Lead on-the-ground troubleshooting and implement corrective actions

• Act as the technical liaison between internal and external partners for smooth collaboration and issue resolution (Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality Team, Suppliers)

• Participate and execute ECN/ECO/ECR processes, ensuring timely communication and implementation of changes across stakeholders

• Maintain and update technical documentation including assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, service manuals, revision histories, and BOMs.

• Drive initiatives to improve product manufacturability, reduce cost and enhance quality

• Analyze build and field data to identify trends and implement design or process improvements

What you will need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in NPI or Manufacturing Engineering, preferably in high-mix, low-to-medium volume environments

• Proven track record of transferring products from development to both in-house and contract manufacturing

• Strong technical expertise in mechanical design, mechatronic systems, and complex assembly operations (assembly, electronics, wiring, software integration and testing)

• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and GD&T

• Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, sheet metal and electronics

• Experience with pilot builds, tooling validation, process qualification

• Experience with supplier qualifications (PPAP, FAI, audits)

• Working knowledge of change management systems (ECN/ECO/ECR) and configuration control

• Strong root cause analysis capabilities using multiple structured problem-solving methodologies (PFMEA, 5-Why, 8D, Ishikawa)

• Familiarity with Solidworks Composer and wiring diagram softwares is preferred

• Comfortable working on the production floor and collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving alignment between engineering, operations and suppliers.

• Good to have: Experience with AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), or similar autonomous robotic systems used in material handling or factory automation

If you have a passion for product development, enjoy working with cross-functional teams, and have experience in the sectors we serve, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our work environment is dynamic and collaborative, where you'll work alongside a team of experts who share your enthusiasm for building robots. Apply now and join our team that's shaping the future of cleaning robots!