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.
Requirements
- 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.
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Slip Robotics provides automated loading robots (ALRs) that transform dock operations. SlipBots load and unload any truck in 5 minutes—10x faster, safer, with no IT integration required.
Key team members
Ira Weiss
Blake Patton
Andriy Mishchenko
Erin McDuff
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