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Overland AI · 3 hours ago

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Overland AI is a company transforming land operations for modern defense through advanced robotics and machine learning. They are seeking a Lead NPI Manufacturing Engineer to develop and launch autonomous off-road vehicles, focusing on the integration of mechanical and electrical subsystems and ensuring manufacturability.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware

Responsibilities

Develop and refine manufacturing integration flows that decompose the Ultra vehicle platform into logical subassemblies and build sequences, ensuring efficient and repeatable builds

Maintain configuration control across a large multi-level BOM as the hardware configuration evolves

Collaborate with design engineering to drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-integration (DFI) feedback into new releases

Translate engineering intent into clear and concise build documentation (torque specs, harness routing, key inspections and tests)

Drive continuous improvement across the build process, through hands-on understanding and feedback from the engineering technicians

Qualification

Electromechanical systems integrationManufacturing Execution System (MES)SolidWorksCAD softwareDesign-for-manufacturing (DFM)Configuration managementCross-functional communicationIntegrationAssembly processesProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

5+ years integrating complex electromechanical systems from prototype through production

Preferred

Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software

Proven expertise in multi-subsystem integration—combining mechanical, electrical, and data interfaces into one functioning hardware product

Experience implementing and optimizing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) such as First Resonance ION

Excellent cross-functional communication skills across design, manufacturing, and technician teams

Experience creating or optimizing integration and assembly processes for large, complex systems

Hands-on, floor-oriented problem solver who thrives in fast-moving environments

Experience owning BOM structures, configuration management, and ECO (engineering change order) processes

Benefits

Equity compensation

Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Parental leave

Company

Overland AI

Overland AI is a manufacturer and developer of autonomous navigation for off-road autonomous vehicles.

Founded in 2022

Seattle, Washington, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.overland.ai

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$142M

Key Investors

8VCTriplePoint CapitalPoint72 Ventures

2026-02-03Series Unknown· $80M

2026-02-03Debt Financing· $20M

2025-01-13Series A· $32M

Leadership Team

Byron Boots

Chief Executive Officer

Stephanie Bonk

Co-Founder, President

Recent News

Venture Capital Firms

Overland AI Raises $100 Million to Scale Ground Autonomy with U.S. Armed Forces

2026-02-04

Techmeme

Overland AI, which develops off-road robots and autonomous vehicles for military purposes, raised $100M led by 8VC, bringing its total funding to $142M (Jen Judson/Bloomberg)

2026-02-03

GeekWire

Seattle startup Overland AI partners with CAL FIRE to use self-driving 4-wheelers for wildfire response

2026-01-23

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