Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Kodiak

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profile Job Location:

Mountain View, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 190000
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Mountain View CA. The successful candidate will combine deep design knowledge with a strong on-the-line presence. Projects include bringing next generation designs into production and improving on existing designs. This position will be impactful to scaling up manufacturing for Kodiak. Frequent travel and on-call support is required.

In this role you will:

  • Advise team on design-for-assembly (DFA) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) considerations
  • Assist in development of manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM)
  • Release design documents to manufacturing through PLM software (Arena)
  • Design mechanical systems in CAD software (SolidWorks)
    • Such as assembly tools and fixtures
  • Create content for work instructions such as CAD graphics
  • Participate in first article inspections (FAI) and new product introduction builds (NPI) on assembly lines
    • Includes travel to various locations within USA (Est. 25-50% of time)
  • Collect and document feedback from contract manufacturers and facilitate cross functional design improvements accordingly
  • Troubleshoot production and field quality issues driving root cause and corrective actions
  • Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to revise designs with a focus on cost optimization

What youll bring:

  • BS or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5 years of experience developing assemblies for production and facilitating their construction at scale with contract manufacturers
    • Relevant processes include: mechanical assembly CNC milling sheet metal bending welding and wire harnesses fabrication
  • Experience with 3D mechanical CAD (SolidWorks preferred CATIA NX etc)
  • Experience with PDM and PLM (Arena and ePDM preferred Teamcenter etc)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort being hands-on at the manufacturing line

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente Cigna and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
  • MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
  • Our office is centrally located in Mountain View CA
  • Office perks: dog-friendly free catered lunch a fully stocked kitchen and free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna Calm through Kaiser One Medical Gympass Spring Health through Cigna Rula (mental health navigation)
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)

The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location experience relevant training education skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay equity bonus and a competitive benefits package

California Pay Range

$150000 - $190000 USD

At Kodiak we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license bar the candidate from the position or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed here( By submitting your application you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application please contact with Separate Review Request in the email subject line.


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector....
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Key Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • CNC Programming
  • Lean
  • Machining
  • Tooling
  • CAD
  • CNC
  • Assembly Experience
  • SolidWorks
  • Kaizen
  • Manufacturing