Sustaining Engineer

Slip Robotics•Norcross, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Slip Robotics is a pioneering Series B startup in the field of robotics and automation, specializing in developing state-of-the-art autonomous mobile robots designed to revolutionize the logistics and freight industries. Their cutting-edge technology focuses on automating the loading and unloading of semi trailers, enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability. Current clients include well-known automotive and e-commerce companies using SlipBots to move cargo daily. The company is seeking a skilled and motivated Sustaining Engineer with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to join their team in Atlanta. This role is critical to ensuring the manufacturability, quality, and cost-effectiveness of products throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate will collaborate across teams to support ongoing production, implement improvements, and ensure seamless transitions from design to manufacturing. Additionally, this role will work closely with field engineers to diagnose and design solutions for various product configurations encountered in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment, ideally in the automotive, industrial machinery, or robotics industry
Strong understanding of DFM principles, materials, and manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, casting, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, etc.)
Proficiency with CAD software, specifically SolidWorks.
Basic understanding of electrical principles, including circuit design, wiring, and troubleshooting, to support multidisciplinary engineering effort
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Ability to collaborate with field engineers to develop and deploy actionable solutions for field-related challenges.

Responsibilities

Analyze and improve product designs to enhance manufacturability, quality, and cost-efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and manufacturing, to identify and resolve production issues.
Interface with field engineers to diagnose, troubleshoot, and design solutions for unique product configurations and issues encountered in the field.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product and process issues.
Evaluate and recommend design changes to optimize production processes and reduce costs.
Develop and implement DFM principles during product design and sustaining phases.
Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure proper documentation and communication across teams.
Partner with suppliers to address material and process concerns and ensure consistent quality.
Use data analysis tools and techniques to monitor production trends and recommend improvements.