Staff, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

THE COMPANY:

Juul Labs’ mission is to impact the lives of the world’s one billion adult smokers by eliminating combustible cigarettes. We have the opportunity to address one of the world’s most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are committed to the same excellence when it comes to hiring great talent.

We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world’s best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. If the opportunity to build your career at one of the fastest growing companies is compelling, read on for more details.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Staff, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the definition, planning, coordination and execution of manufacturing automation, semi automation, manual fixturing, sustaining operations and process improvement for Juul devices, pods, and accessories. The Manufacturing Engineer supports product development in the areas of requirements specification, design reviews, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, and equipment qualification, field, and site acceptance test (FAT/SAT).

Support the implementation of improved automated production methods, including the development and validation of automated handling and process equipment, performance monitors, spare parts management, document control, and training. The successful candidate will need to identify and solve problems related to production processes, equipment, metrology, and manufacturability.

• Oversees acceptance testing and installation of automated equipment at vendors and contract manufacturers, perform field and site acceptance test (FAT/SAT)
• Ensure Machine Operation, Service, PM manual, Mechanical and electrical drawings, software are controlled and updated
• Collaborate with CM’s automation and/or equipment engineering team to identify areas and opportunity for improvement and implement resolution to automation challenges.
• Define critical and consumable spare parts lifetime
• Coordinates and documents project designs, estimates, schedules, and costs
• Monitors and manages changes to project schedule, cost and scope changes to assure delivery requirements
• Identifies, communicates, and manages on-going project/technical risk as related to equipment and process development
• Supports the development of process work instructions, calibration and preventive maintenance schedules and equipment qualification/validation documentation
• Complete project deliverables and monitor project schedule and scope changes to assure team can meet delivery requirements
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate status, risk, and results

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years’ experience specifying, designing and/or qualifying automated manufacturing lines and robotic applications. High volume manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• 3+ years’ experience working on the key manufacturing processes utilized by Juul Labs (electronics component assembly and finished good assembly and liquid filling)
• Excellent project management skills are a must (PMP certification preferred)
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. Individual should be able to balance short-term, urgent needs with long-term strategic initiatives
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in one or more of the following areas: Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, Process Control Concepts, Design of Experiments (DOE), Software Validation and design/process Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

KEY ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS:

• Relevant automation / AME experience with high-volume device mfg (medical, pharma, consumer electronics or food/beverage industry)
• Strong Analytical Mind
• Attention to Detail
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Flexible and dynamic team player

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred). Advanced degree preferred.

JUUL LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• A place to grow your career. We’ll help you set big goals - and exceed them
• People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
• Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success
• Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits and discounts on JUUL products
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits

Juul Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Juul Labs also complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Juul Labs in the US. #LI-remote

SALARY RANGES:

Salary varies by role, level and location, and is dependent on the cost of labor in a given

geographic region among other factors. These ranges may be modified at any time.

LOCATIONS:

Tier 1 Locations: Greater New York City, and San Francisco Bay Area

Tier 2 Locations: Greater Boston, Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Seattle/Tacoma,

Greater Sacramento, Los Angeles/OC/San Diego

Tier 3 Locations: Rest of New England, NY Capital District, Rest of New Jersey, Greater

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Delaware, Rest of Maryland, Rest of Virginia, North Carolina,

Atlanta, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-WPB, Chicagoland, Dallas, Houston, Austin,

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Colorado, Phoenix, Reno, Las Vegas, Portland Ore./Vancouver

Wash., Rest of California, Hawaii

Tier 4 Locations: Rest of US including Alaska and Puerto Rico

Tier 1 Range:$162,000—$222,000 USDTier 2 Range:$147,000—$203,000 USDTier 3 Range:$138,000—$191,000 USDTier 4 Range:$133,000—$183,000 USD