SBE Manufacturing Development Engineer

Location: Shenzhen, India

Department: Spectacles

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

About the Role

Snap Inc. is a camera company that believes AR will transform how people live, communicate, and experience the world. Our Spectacles team is pioneering next-generation AR glasses that overlay computing on reality, powered by cutting-edge cameras and lenses. We're seeking a Supplier-based Component Manufacturing Development Engineer to join our world-class R&D team in Spectacles, driving the production of innovative hardware that brings augmented reality to life. In this role, you'll collaborate with creative minds to craft components that meet our exacting standards for precision, durability, and aesthetics, enabling Snapchat users to capture and share moments in immersive AR. You'll develop and optimize manufacturing processes for plastics, metals, glass, and advanced materials, owning techniques like polishing, welding, bonding, and CNC to produce high-volume, cosmetic-grade parts for AR glasses. Partnering with Product Development, Industrial Design, and Supplier Quality, you'll align on specs, troubleshoot issues, and manage key suppliers across Asia (25-50% travel to China, Taiwan, and beyond). Your expertise will push our technology roadmap, integrating novel processes and trends to innovate in camera hardware and AR overlays, all while thriving in Snap's fast-paced, creative culture. Join a diverse team where bold ideas fuel human progress. With our 'default together' policy (4+ days/week in office), you'll collaborate dynamically to serve our community. Snap is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion regardless of race, gender, orientation, disability, or veteran status. Our benefits—paid parental leave, comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, and equity—empower you to focus on innovation.

What You'll Do

• Develop and oversee implementation of manufacturing processes for plastics, metals, glass, and other materials used in AR glasses
• Ensure high-quality components meet Spectacles' standards for function, durability, and cosmetic excellence in camera and AR hardware
• Own and drive processes like polishing (mechanical, chemical, ultrasonic), welding (spot, laser), adhesive bonding, and CNC machining
• Develop new manufacturing technologies and drive a technology roadmap to push AR innovation boundaries
• Optimize processes to resolve cosmetic and functional issues in high-precision Spectacles components
• Collaborate with Product Development, Industrial Design, and Supplier Quality teams for material reviews and spec alignment
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers specializing in plastics, metals, and glass manufacturing
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues from development through production ramp-up
• Provide technical guidance on manufacturing feasibility to internal teams advancing camera and AR tech
• Stay current with industry trends in novel materials and processes to enhance Snap's AR glasses
• Travel 25-50% to Mainland China, Taiwan, and Asia-region suppliers, with occasional US trips

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of hands-on manufacturing process development experience
• Ability to design manufacturing processes from concept to implementation
• Hands-on experience with application of GD&T
• Proven track record of creating and managing deep supplier relationships
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in consumer electronics or technology industry
• Proficient in written and verbal communication in both Mandarin and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• 10+ years manufacturing process development experience in consumer products
• Proficient in NX, AutoCAD, or other CAD software
• High volume manufacturing experience with high precision and cosmetic parts
• Six Sigma green or black belt certification
• Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning applications in manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes for plastics, metals, glass, and engineering substrates
• Expertise in surface finishing techniques (mechanical, chemical, electrolytic, ultrasonic, vibratory polishing)
• Proficiency in joining technologies (laser welding, spot welding, ultrasonic welding, adhesive bonding)
• Knowledge of CNC machining, setup, operation, programming, tolerances, and design-for-manufacturability
• Understanding of injection molding, metal injection molding (MIM), and metal stamping with process optimization
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Excellent project management for multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective cross-functional communication with teams and suppliers
• Ability to convey technical information clearly
• Staying updated with industry trends and cutting-edge technologies
• Experience building supplier relationships in Asia
• GD&T application in precision manufacturing
• Adaptability to fast-paced consumer electronics environment

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Flexible benefits built around your needs
• Support for disabilities or special accommodations
• Dynamic collaboration in a 'default together' office environment (4+ days/week)
• Opportunities to innovate in AR and camera technology at a creative tech company

Compensation

25-50

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.