--- title: 'Manufacturing Engineer, Document Control at Dexterity' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-engineer-document-control-dexterity-redwood-city-f7znk6vr3m56' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Manufacturing Engineer, Document Control at Dexterity - **Company:** Dexterity - **Location:** Redwood City, CA - **Compensation:** $110k–$160k - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2025-04-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/dexterity/f64ee685-10c0-4b47-932f-13a01d878388 ## Job description At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world.  Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work. We’re starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world.   Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities.  Our systems are software-driven, hardware-agnostic, and have already picked over 15 million goods in production.  And did we mention we’re customer-obsessed?  Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question – how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible? Dexterity is one of the fastest growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures.  We’re a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication.  Come join Dexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality! We are seeking a motivated, experienced individual to fill the role of Manufacturing Engineer, Document Control. In this role, you will manage all aspects of Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Bill of Material (BOM) management, ensuring that these critical documents are accurate, up-to-date, and complete. This includes creating, updating, and maintaining BOMs, coordinating configuration management processes, and managing BOM changes through rigorous change control. Your close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams will enable you to verify component availability and specifications, along with recommending cost-saving opportunities and process improvements. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our product information management systems and successfully bring products to volume manufacturing and meet market demands. ## Responsibilities - Ensure the accuracy and completeness of product data, including 3D models, 2D drawings, part numbering, BOM, electrical schematics, and documentation. - Oversee the generation and release of Engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) support documentation into consumable packages for downstream internal customers, and maintain the integrity of Dexterity’s Teamcenter PLM system. - Create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through collaboration with our Engineering teams. - Publish ECO information and reports in order to notify all relevant parties of the upcoming and completed changes. - Continuously update the release and change management processes (and other PLM activities) to ensure tasks are performed efficiently. - Support, when identified, the configuration of PLM and ERP system integration. - Provide input and feedback on Obsolescence Management including forecasting, engineering solutions, last time buy management, and coordination with supply chain and field support engineers. - Contribute to product build documentation, including Operations Methods Sheet (OMS) creation and redlines. Desired Experience - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of hands-on experience in Manufacturing and NPI documentation. - Proven experience with the Teamcenter PLM system. - In-depth knowledge of PLM/BOM principles, methodologies, and best practices. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents. - Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and drive initiatives to completion. - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization. - Strong ability to multi-task and switch contexts while managing multiple projects simultaneously. - Continuous improvement oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and data integrity. - CAD system experience is a plus. ## Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. ## About Dexterity ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Dexterity builds Physical AI and robotic systems that give industrial robots human-like dexterity for complex logistics and warehouse tasks, already deployed in production at major enterprises. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C‑II) - **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, USA - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Samir Menon (CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Robotics, Physical AI, logistics automation, warehousing, supply chain operations, e‑commerce, parcel, retail, and aviation. - **Target customers**: B2B – large enterprises in logistics, warehousing, and material handling. - **Mission / purpose**: To deliver world‑changing robotics that automate repetitive tasks, allowing human workers to focus on higher‑level cognitive work. ## Products & Services - **[Mech](https://dexterity.ai)**: An industrial superhumanoid robot with dual‑arm coordination, advanced vision, and an omnidirectional drivetrain. Capable of lifting up to 30 kg per arm (60 lbs top pick, 12 kg side pick) and operating in rugged conditions (0–50 °C, up to 90% humidity). Handles truck loading/unloading, palletizing, and depalletizing. Achieves ~400 boxes/hour loading (vs. industry average of ~300 boxes/hour). Type: Hardware + AI software. - **[Foresight](https://dexterity.ai)**: A world model for Physical AI, trained on over 100 million autonomous actions in production. Enables long‑horizon reasoning and real‑time decision‑making. Opened to the community via the Foresight API Challenge in 2026. Type: AI software / API. - **Other robotic systems**: Full‑stack robotics for loading, unloading, sorting, and other complex manipulations in unpredictable environments. Type: Hardware + software. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$13.5 M (2026 estimate, per LinkedIn). Total funding: conflicting reports – **$396.11 M** (per CB Insights) vs. **$291.2 M** (per LinkedIn). Both figures cited as conflicting. - **Notable Investors**: Lightspeed, Matter Venture Partners, Sumitomo, Obvious Ventures, B37 Ventures, and at least 14 other investors (CB Insights). Also strategic partnership with Kawasaki Robotics. - **Growth Signals**: - Named one of Business Insider’s 25 most promising robotics startups of 2026. - Headcount: 129 employees across 6 countries (US, India, Japan, Taiwan, France, Italy). Job postings up 20% year‑over‑year. - Zero safety incidents reported in production. - Over 100 million autonomous actions in production. - Partnership with Kawasaki Robotics announced in June 2026. ## Competitive Advantages - **Production‑proven Physical AI**: Robots run full shifts at the world’s largest logistics companies with zero safety incidents. - **Foresight world model**: A transactable world model built for long‑horizon reasoning – a differentiator vs. competitors that rely on simpler reactive systems. - **Human‑like dexterity**: Dual‑arm coordination and advanced vision handle edge cases that stop competing solutions. - **Safety‑first approach**: Emphasized on their website and backed by a clean safety record. ## Strategic Focus - **Expanding into new verticals**: Moving beyond logistics into aviation (e.g., Customer Success Manager for Aviation Robotics role) and retail. - **Open‑sourcing AI capabilities**: The Foresight API Challenge invites the community to build on their world model. - **Deepening enterprise partnerships**: Collaboration with Kawasaki Robotics to combine trusted hardware with Dexterity’s Physical AI. - **Scaling production deployments**: Continued hiring of field engineers, site operations managers, and technical program managers. ## Why Work Here - **Cutting‑edge technology**: Work on some of the hardest robotics and AI challenges for the largest businesses on Earth. - **Real‑world impact**: Robots are already in production – not just demos or pilots. - **Culture & reviews**: Employer rating 3.3/5 (50 reviews) with work‑life balance 3.0, compensation 3.1, culture 3.0, career 3.1. Mixed but not outstanding. - **Work policy**: Most roles appear to be on‑site (Redwood City, CA; Gardena, CA; Tracy, CA). No explicit remote/hybrid policy found; job postings list on‑site locations. - **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on safety, real‑world reliability, and pushing the boundaries of Physical AI. Talent drawn from Stanford, Tesla, Apple, Amazon, etc. - **Notable perks**: Opportunity to contribute to a world model used in production; involvement in the Foresight API Challenge. ## Sources 1. [dexterity.ai](https://dexterity.ai) – Company website, product descriptions, Foresight, safety claims. 2. [jobs.lever.co/dexterity](https://jobs.lever.co/dexterity) – Careers page, job postings, location info. 3. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/dexterity-1) – Funding rounds, total raised ($396.11M), investors, founded year, product details. 4. [linkedin.com/company/dexterityinc](https://linkedin.com/company/dexterityinc) – Revenue ($13.5M), headcount (129), funding ($291.2M), locations, reviews, recent hiring trends, partnership announcement. 5. [go.dexterity.ai/resources](https://go.dexterity.ai/resources) – About page, mission, application instructions. ## Other roles at Dexterity - [Staff Accountant](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-accountant-dexterity-redwood-city-v9psqpsy9t1f) — Redwood City, CA - [Staff Engineer, Infrastructure](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-engineer-infrastructure-dexterity-redwood-city-rgk0hyabw2aj) — Redwood City, CA - [Principal Product Manager, Physical AI Applications (Retail & 3PL)](https://feeny.ai/job/principal-product-manager-physical-ai-applications-retail-3pl-dexterity-redwood-z43nj6w6j8kx) — Redwood City, CA - [Senior Talent & People Operations Partner](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-talent-people-operations-partner-dexterity-redwood-city-fnpwe33jesnd) — Redwood City, CA - [Field Service Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/field-service-engineer-dexterity-redwood-city-h76a0fagh32e) — Redwood City, CA - [Senior Enterprise Sales Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-enterprise-sales-executive-dexterity-remote-qgbv843djtcj) - [Marketing Principal/ Director - Physical AI](https://feeny.ai/job/marketing-principal-director-physical-ai-dexterity-redwood-city-ne5h8fv86w9s) — Redwood City, CA - [Senior Manager, Site Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-site-operations-dexterity-hagerstown-c6t5j8tjjb56) — Hagerstown, MD - [Customer Success Manager, Aviation Robotics](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-success-manager-aviation-robotics-dexterity-redwood-city-rvv69ybz5f43) — Redwood City, CA - [Robotics Field Engineer (Gardena, CA)](https://feeny.ai/job/robotics-field-engineer-gardena-ca-dexterity-gardena-3w68fw4jn74v) — Gardena, CA