Forward Deployed Manufacturing Engineer
About the Company:American manufacturing is broken and burdened by inefficiency, bureaucracy, and outdated processes. At Dirac, we are pioneering Model-Based Manufacturing, where context-aware production planning informs design in real-time—eliminating the disconnect between engineering and manufacturing. Our platform automates what can be automated and captures tribal knowledge where automation falls short, creating a seamless system for building at scale. We're building the tools modern manufacturers need to move faster and build better, the pillars of a more abundant future. We are a mission-driven company of world-class engineers and operators with a culture of high trust, high agency, and high autonomy.Role OverviewAs a Forward Deployed Manufacturing Engineer, you will work directly with manufacturing teams to translate real-world build processes into structured, scalable workflows within BuildOS. You will act as a digital manufacturing engineer, helping customers move from legacy processes to a model-based, software-driven system. You will be deeply embedded during pilots and early deployments, ensuring customers not only understand the product—but successfully adopt it.ResponsibilitiesTranslate customer assembly processes into BuildOS workflowsCreate and structure work instructions from CAD and engineering dataLead onboarding and drive adoption during pilots and early deploymentsAct as a trusted advisor to manufacturing, engineering, and operations teamsIdentify inefficiencies in customer workflows and propose improvementsPartner with product and engineering to surface high-impact feedbackSupport demos, technical evaluations, and customer check-insQualificationsBackground in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineeringExperience working in or closely with manufacturing environmentsStrong intuition for how things are built in the real worldAbility to break down and structure complex assembly workflowsExcellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiencesHigh ownership and comfort working directly with customersTechnical BackgroundExperience with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, etc.)Familiarity with PLM / ERP systems and manufacturing workflowsUnderstanding of EBOM / MBOM concepts and production processesExperience creating or managing work instructionsEqual Opportunity EmployerDirac is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Dirac is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Location & TravelThis is a hybrid role with frequent travel to customer sites. Candidates should be based out of New York City or Los Angeles.EligibilityEmployment is restricted to U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)Benefits:Health, Dental, Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy flexible, high-trust PTO and sick leave.Stock Options: Participate in our success with a generous stock option plan.Commuter Benefits (NYC): Save on transportation costs with our commuter benefits program.