Manufacturing Design Engineers develop manufacturing processes for mechanical components for all Reality Labs products at Meta. We are looking for individuals who desire to be on the ground floor of a breakthrough technology and help develop advanced processes within our supply chain. This MDE will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Technical Program Management, Finance and Strategic Sourcing during the product development cycle from prototype to mass production to ensure successful product launch. The person will lead secondary, mechanical processes to realize design intent while optimizing quality versus cost, driving sustainability and championing continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle of products.

Manufacturing Design Engineer

Mechanical Responsibilities:

• Work with design teams to understand design intent, provide input and suggestions accounting for manufacturability and manufacturing processes
• Provide thorough Design for Manufacturability assessments to anticipate issues, manage risks and influence designs at the early stages
• Work with Strategic Sourcing Managers to establish an optimal supply chain to manufacture Meta's products
• Develop industry leading processes to meet Meta's design, cost and quality requirements
• Work closely with suppliers to develop processes, troubleshoot issues, document and control critical parameters and scale production to meet all of Meta's requirements
• Design experiments, lead studies to collect the necessary data needed to drive decisions related to design, process, cost and supplier selection
• Travel up to 25% to supplier sites

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing or process development experience
• Experience with 1 or more of the following process areas: assembly, lamination, automation, CNC machining, blasting, polishing, laser processing, 3D printing, plastic injection molding, stamping, forging, softgoods and related manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience manufacturing highly cosmetic, consumer electronics parts
• Extensive experience with assembly including electro-mechanical components
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with detailed failure analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with Asia-based contract manufacturers
• Experience working with high-volume consumer electronic products
• Experience developing supplier or equipment for NPI

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.