Manufacturing / Process Engineer – XR Hardware
Company: US-Based Technology Company
Work Location: Fun Republic Area, Andheri West, Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Experience: Freshers Welcome
Education: B.E./B.Tech in Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline
About the Opportunity
A US-based technology company is hiring engineers in Mumbai to develop and manufacture a next-generation immersive entertainment headset.
We are looking for a Manufacturing / Process Engineer who will help transform an engineering prototype into a product that can be assembled, tested and manufactured repeatedly at consistent quality.
Fresh graduates with strong manufacturing, robotics, automation, mechanical, electronics or production-engineering projects are encouraged to apply.
What You Will Work On
You will help take the product through:
→ Manufacturing Process → Assembly Stations → SOPs → Pilot Line → Quality Improvement → Production Scale-Up
Key Responsibilities
1. Design the Manufacturing Process
You will define how the headset should actually be assembled.
This includes establishing the correct sequence for:
Component Inspection → Electronics Assembly → Display/Optics Integration → Sensors/Cameras → Battery → Audio → Body Assembly → Firmware → Calibration → Testing → Final QC → Packaging
The objective is to make every production unit follow a documented and repeatable process.
1. Assembly Line Development
Help design and establish the initial headset assembly line.
Responsibilities include:
Determine the number of assembly stations.
Define the work performed at each station.
Create workstation layouts.
Determine required tools and equipment.
Define operator movement and material flow.
Reduce unnecessary handling.
Establish cycle-time targets.
Identify production bottlenecks.
Improve line efficiency as volumes increase.
1. Develop SOPs
Create detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each manufacturing operation.
For example:
SOP-01: Incoming component inspection
SOP-02: Main board installation
SOP-03: Display installation
SOP-04: Optical module installation
SOP-05: Camera/sensor assembly
SOP-06: Battery installation
SOP-07: Audio assembly
SOP-08: Headset body assembly
SOP-09: Firmware flashing
SOP-10: Calibration
SOP-11: Functional testing
SOP-12: Final inspection and packaging
SOPs should include tools, process steps, photographs/diagrams, tolerances, safety requirements and acceptance criteria.
1. Jigs, Fixtures & Tools
Work with hardware and mechanical engineers to develop production tools such as:
Assembly fixtures
Alignment jigs
Optical positioning fixtures
PCB holding fixtures
Torque-controlled screwdrivers
Adhesive dispensing tools
Calibration fixtures
Test fixtures
Device holding fixtures
Go/No-Go gauges
You should continuously look for opportunities to replace manual judgment with a controlled process.
1. ESD-Safe Manufacturing
XR headsets contain sensitive electronic components.
You will help establish:
ESD-safe workbenches
Grounding systems
ESD wrist straps
Anti-static mats
Component handling procedures
ESD-safe storage
Operator training
ESD compliance checks
1. Optical Assembly Environment
Work with the Optics & Display Engineer to establish appropriate processes for handling displays and lenses.
This includes:
Dust-control procedures
Optical cleaning stations
Gloves and handling procedures
Lens/display inspection
Controlled storage
Cleaning materials
Optical assembly SOPs
The objective is to prevent dust, fingerprints and contamination from becoming trapped inside the headset.
1. Production Quality & Yield
Track manufacturing performance using measurable data.
You will monitor:
First-pass yield
Rework rate
Reject rate
Assembly time
Defects per unit
Station-level failures
Component failures
Operator-related defects
You will work with QA and hardware engineering to continuously improve that number.
1. Root-Cause Analysis
When manufacturing problems occur, you will help determine why.
Examples:
Display not functioning after assembly
Flex cable damaged during installation
Lens misalignment
Loose connectors
Incorrect screw torque
Housing not closing correctly
Battery connection failure
Dust inside optical assembly
Camera alignment problems
Use structured methods such as:
5 Why Fishbone Analysis Pareto Analysis CAPA
and convert findings into process improvements.
1. Design for Manufacturing
Work with the Mechanical, Electronics and Hardware Product engineers before designs are finalized.
Ask questions such as:
Can operators assemble this easily?
Can the connector be reached?
Can the cable be installed without damage?
Are there too many screws?
Can parts be installed incorrectly?
Can assembly be simplified?
Can a jig eliminate alignment errors?
Can the device be repaired without destroying it?
This is Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
1. Production Traceability
Help establish a digital record for every headset.
Each device should have a unique serial number linked to information such as:
Device Serial Number → PCB Batch → Display Batch → Optics Batch → Battery Batch → Assembly Date → Firmware Version → Calibration Result → QA Result
This becomes extremely important when devices reach customers.
This includes line balancing, automation, additional stations, operator planning and production-capacity analysis.
Skills We Are Looking For
Strong fundamentals in any combination of:
Manufacturing processes
Production engineering
Industrial engineering
Electronics assembly
Mechanical assembly
Process engineering
Quality control
Engineering drawings
Basic CAD
Lean Manufacturing
5S
Root-cause analysis
Production planning
Basic knowledge of electronics is particularly useful because this is an electronics manufacturing environment.
Bonus Skills
Exposure to any of these is valuable:
Manufacturing Six Sigma 5S Kaizen FMEA DFM/DFA SPC AutoCAD SolidWorks Python Excel/Data Analysis Electronics Assembly ESD
These are desirable—not mandatory for freshers.
Freshers Are Welcome
We are particularly interested in graduates who have participated in:
Formula Student / BAJA
Robotics competitions
Manufacturing projects
Automation projects
Production-line projects
3D printing
Electronics assembly
Industrial internships
College workshops
Product-development projects
We value engineers who enjoy being on the production floor and solving real physical problems, rather than only preparing reports.
Work Location: In person
