Manufacturing Project Manager Jobs in California

Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Named a top workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune and USA today in 2025, we make life-changing impacts through innovation, helping workers globally unlock their abilities in orchestration with intelligent machines.

Position Overview:

As a member of the Operations Engineering team, the Manufacturing Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the production, calibration, and testing  of autonomous vehicles at OEM partner facilities and being the main point of contact to relay and resolve actions between organizations.  The role also leads stand up activities for new OEM facilities and supports process development, low rate production, and process transfer activities for new products.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with Manufacturing partners to understand their requirements and provide technical support and solutions
• Performs regular site visits to Brains manufacturing partners and conducts training, process reviews, and equipment inspections
• Provides occasional onsite support for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Leads new production stand up activities at OEM sites - Planning and Executing schedule, equipment assembly, equipment installation, conducting applicable OEM training, and providing startup support. 
• Support product launch activities, including pilot and production runs, and support the transition to full rate production
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes and systems to meet the production requirements for low to medium volume production
• Work with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance teams to ensure that the manufacturing processes and systems meet specifications and requirements
• Identify and support implementation of software and hardware solutions for manufacturing processes and systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation and specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any manufacturing-related issues during the product launch process
• Keep up to date with new technologies and industry trends and apply them to improve the performance of the manufacturing processes and systems

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering in robotics or other industries involving electro-mechanical manufacturing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Familiarity working in a Linux environment or CLI
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc,
• Experience scripting, Python preferred
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with robotic systems and automation is a plus
• Familiarity with 3D modeling softwares such as SolidWorks
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, specifically electro-mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience developing and managing project plans, schedules, and budgets for multi-quarter, cross-functional efforts ranging $50k-$200k.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and develop effective solutions to complex problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with quality control and process improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for manufacturing processes.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employees are exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.

Salary

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $97,335 to $124,373.The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:

• A discretionary annual target bonus
• Stock options
• 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
• Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown

Additional Perks include:

• Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office
• On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events 
• Internal continuous learning events 
• Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company