Manufacturing Engineer

Sliprobotics; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision

Permissive time off policy

Small team impact on shipped products

Job summary

Sliprobotics in Norcross, Georgia is looking for a hands-on engineer to improve manufacturing processes for robotic products. This role involves bridging design and production to ensure efficient builds. Responsibilities include developing assembly processes, training staff, and resolving production bottlenecks. Candidates should have experience in assembly manufacturing, product launches, and large-scale operations, along with familiarity in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive healthcare plans.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in assembly manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record launching new products into production.
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Familiarity with machine shops and metal fabrication processes.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for robot assembly and production.
• Drive knowledge transfer from product design into manufacturing, ensuring designs are production-ready.
• Create clear work instructions and train production associates on robot build processes.
• Partner with Product Design, Supply Chain, and Finance to evaluate and execute make vs. buy decisions.
• Identify bottlenecks, improve throughput, and reduce cost and defects across manufacturing operations.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from prototype through full-scale production.

Skills

Hands-on experience in assembly manufacturing environments

Proven track record launching new products into production

Experience in large-scale manufacturing operations

Experience working in a startup or fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Familiarity with machine shops and metal fabrication processes

Experience with ERP/MES systems

Job description

Slip Robotics is at the forefront of robotic automation, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that transform how businesses move goods. Our autonomous platforms redefine efficiency, reliability, and scalability in logistics. We’re a fast‑growing team of innovators passionate about helping customers adopt automation seamlessly and successfully.

In this role, you will own and continuously improve manufacturing processes for robotic products, bridging the gap between design and production to enable scalable, efficient builds. This person will drive the translation of product designs into scalable, efficient manufacturing processes for robotic systems. You are a hands‑on, execution‑focused engineer who thrives on the production floor, solves problems in real time, and collaborates across engineering, operations, and business teams to deliver high‑quality products at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for robot assembly and production.
• Drive knowledge transfer from product design into manufacturing, ensuring designs are production‑ready.
• Create clear work instructions and train production associates on robot build processes.
• Partner with Product Design, Supply Chain, and Finance to evaluate and execute make vs. buy decisions.
• Identify bottlenecks, improve throughput, and reduce cost and defects across manufacturing operations.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from prototype through full‑scale production.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in assembly manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record launching new products into production.
• Experience in large‑scale manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a startup or fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.
• Familiarity with machine shops and metal fabrication processes.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity in an early‑stage robotics company
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision
• Permissive time off policy
• A small team where your work has direct, visible impact on shipped products

Slip Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate candidates on the merits of their experience and their fit for the role. We welcome applicants from every background.