NPI / Manufacturing Engineer – Industrialization & DFM (all genders)

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective - providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments. We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today. YOUR MISSION We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Manufacturing Engineering Manager to bridge the gap between innovation and execution. In this role, you will lead the transition of next-generation products from concept to high-volume production. You will work at the critical intersection of R&D and operations, guiding the industrialization process, developing cutting-edge production workflows, and collaborating with R&D engineers early in the design cycle to ensure products are optimized for automated manufacturing. If you thrive on turning complex designs into scalable, automated, and efficient production realities, we want you on our team. RESPONSIBILITIES R&D COLLABORATION & DESIGN FOR AUTOMATION * Early-Stage Partnership: Partner closely with R&D teams during the prototyping phase to provide manufacturing feasibility feedback. * Design for Excellence (DFX): Act as the champion for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), specifically guiding R&D to define product designs that lend themselves seamlessly to automated assembly. * Standardization: Establish design guidelines that standardize components and processes, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost. * Vendor & Capital Equipment Management  * Technical Specifications: Define technical requirements and author comprehensive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and functional specifications for custom automation equipment, robotics, and tooling. * Vendor Selection & Evaluation: Scout, evaluate, and select world-class equipment vendors and automation system integrators based on capability, scalability, cost, and lead times. * Milestone & Budget Tracking: Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors, managing capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets and tracking project timelines to ensure machinery is delivered on schedule for product launches. * Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT): Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendor facilities and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) upon factory installation to guarantee equipment meets all cycle time, yield, and safety standards. * SLA & Lifecycle Management: Establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs), warranty terms, and preventative maintenance/spare-parts strategies with vendors to ensure long-term equipment reliability. INDUSTRIALIZATION * Prototype to Scale: Oversee the build of pilot lines, identify scaling bottlenecks, and smoothly transition products from low-volume prototyping to mass production. * Risk Mitigation: Conduct Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) to identify and mitigate risks early in the product lifecycle. PROCESS DEVELOPMENT & OPTIMIZATION * Workflow Design: Design, implement, and continuously improve production layouts, material flows, and line balances. * Automation Strategy: Identify opportunities for automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing (Industry 4.0) integration on the production floor. * Documentation & Compliance: Oversee the creation of detailed manufacturing documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and routing sheets. TEAM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT * Team Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of manufacturing and process engineers. * KPI Management: Define and track team metrics, including cycle times, first-pass yield (FPY), overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets. QUALIFICATIONS * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's or MBA is a plus). * Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity. * NPI Expertise: Proven track record of successfully launching new products into production, specifically working side-by-side with R&D teams. * Automation Savvy: Deep understanding of automated assembly processes, robotics, PLC programming, or vision systems, and how product design choices impact automation feasibility. * Technical Arsenal: Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo), Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and PFMEA execution. * Soft Skills: Exceptional cross-functional communication and negotiation skills—ability to speak the "language" of both abstract R&D and practical factory operations. For further information please reach out to talent@stark-defence.com.

Arago

MEET ARAGO AND THE ARAGONIANS Arago is an AI and computer hardware company whose mission is to drive the course of history forward. We do so by accelerating breakthroughs at the intersection of AI and semiconductors. Founded in 2024 by AI researchers and physicists with deep expertise in photonics, electronics, software, mathematics, and machine learning, Arago brings together a lean team of engineers and scientists from the world’s top companies and research labs. Composed of nine nationalities and operating from hubs in France, North America, and Israel, we believe in great science and fast achievements. Our work is guided by these core principles: 1. Do great things: we deliver work we’re proud to sign our name to. 2. High velocity: speed matters. We move quickly, one step at a time. 3. One unit: we’re all in this together, with relationships grounded in trust, respect, and camaraderie. Arago is backed by executives from Apple, Arm, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Hugging Face, as well as prominent US and European deeptech venture firms and exited founders. WHAT YOU’LL DO As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will lead IC packaging initiatives from conceptualization and design to manufacturing process selection. You will establish the necessary supply chain, manage sub-contractors, and oversee the NPI and ramp-up phases for current and future Arago devices. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Integrated Circuits Design. * 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor and photonic packaging industry. * Proficiency in heterogeneous integration and packaging processes, including wafer dicing (stealth, blade, diamond scribing), high-density Cu pillars and advanced bumping, flip-chip, redistribution layer and encapsulation (thermal lid, compression molding, glob-top), die attach and bonding techniques (epoxy, attach film, reflow, thermocompression, eutectic, laser-assisted bonding, Cu-Cu direct bonding), wirebonding, and 2.5D/3D integration schemes (back grinding, TSV reveal, die stacking, interposer). * Strong expertise in photonic and optoelectronic packaging and micro-scale optical alignment, including passive and active alignment of lenses and optical fibers, fine die placement (precision < 1µm), and experience with InP, GaAs, and other non-Si semiconductors. * Proficiency in thermal, mechanical, and EM simulations. * Experience with Cadence Allegro Package Designer, Altium, Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence Sigrity, ANSYS Mechanical, HFSS, and SIwave. * Strong understanding of packaging industrialization, production flows, high-yield and scale manufacturing, failure analysis, and Six Sigma methodology is a plus. * Language: English at a proficient level. French is a plus. RESPONSIBILITIES * Design packaging solutions spanning from initial drawings and simulations to DFM. * Identify, vet, and manage external sub-contractors. * Collaborate cross-functionally with IC design, optical, and PCB teams to align packaging specifications across domains. * Lead the chip industrialization process, ensuring high yield and Cpk. * Conduct thorough failure analysis and debugging. PAY AND BENEFITS * Competitive cash compensation, with final package based on location, experience, and the pay of team members in similar positions. * Meaningful stock option plan offered at the earliest stage of the company (included in the majority of full time offers). * Relocation bonus and coverage of moving expenses for relocation within 20 minutes of the company’s location. * Healthcare coverage (including family-friendly options), pension contributions, professional development support, and 25 days of PTO, in addition to public holidays. * Ownership of a key technical domain, with significant vertical and/or horizontal growth opportunities, based on performance and individual drive. * Reimbursement of 50% of the public transport subscription fee. * A high-paced, multicultural (with 10 nationalities), and engineering-led environment.

SHT SMART HIGH-TECH AKTIEBOLAG

Build the bridge from innovation to industrial scale Smart High Tech is transforming breakthrough graphene technology into an industrial reality. Our advanced thermal management materials enable the next generation of AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres and high-performance electronics. As we move from R&D and qualification to large-scale production, we are looking for a Production Engineer to play a key role in industrialising our products and building robust manufacturing processes for future growth. Your Mission You will act as the technical bridge between R&D and Production, ensuring our products can be manufactured efficiently, consistently and at scale. Your mission is to: Industrialise new products and processes. Establish robust manufacturing methods. Improve yield, efficiency and process capability. Support production scale-up and operational excellence. This role directly impacts our ability to qualify with customers, expand production capacity and achieve commercial success. What You Will DoIndustrialisation & NPI Support the introduction of new products into production. Act as the technical interface between R&D and Production. Participate in design reviews with a Design for Manufacturability (DFM) perspective. Coordinate validation, qualification and production readiness activities. Process & Production Development Develop and optimise manufacturing processes. Define process parameters, work instructions and SOPs. Support the implementation of production equipment and tooling. Ensure successful transfer of processes into operations. Data, Systems & Traceability Support data collection, traceability and process monitoring. Define requirements for MES and production systems. Ensure systems support continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Continuous Improvement Analyse process performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Reduce scrap, cycle time and process variation. Apply Lean principles and structured problem-solving methodologies. Support sustainable operational improvements. Equipment & Technical Ownership Participate in equipment selection and implementation. Support FAT and SAT activities. Manage engineering changes and technical improvements. Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability. Key Interfaces You will work closely with: Production & Operations R&D Quality & Planning Maintenance & Facility External suppliers and partners Who You Are You combine strong engineering skills with a hands-on mindset and a passion for building efficient production systems. You enjoy solving technical challenges, improving processes and working across functions to drive results. QualificationsRequired Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Production Engineering. Experience in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrialisation. Experience supporting new product introductions and process development. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments. Experience with process validation, documentation and continuous improvement. Fluent English, written and spoken. Meritorious Experience from semiconductor, electronics, advanced materials, battery or other high-tech manufacturing industries. Experience with MES, automation and data-driven manufacturing. Knowledge of FAT, SAT and engineering change management. Experience from scale-up or fast-growing manufacturing environments. Swedish and/or Mandarin language skills. Why Join Smart High Tech? This is a role for someone who wants to build, not maintain. You will help transform world-leading technology into industrial-scale production while working alongside leading scientists, engineers and industry experts. Your work will directly influence how future AI infrastructure and advanced electronics are manufactured. What Success Looks Like Within 12 months, you have: Successfully industrialised new products. Established scalable and robust manufacturing processes. Improved yield, throughput and process capability. Contributed to the next phase of Smart High Tech's industrial growth.