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Manufacturing Scaling Lead

Swap Robotics7 days ago
Kitchener, Ontario
$85,000 - $100,000/annual
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Healthcare and lifestyle spending benefits
Flexible working hours
Stock options

About the role

FULL-TIME SALARIED

$85,000-$100,000

APPLY HERE: BambooHR

About the Role:

We’re building complex, high-performance robotic systems—and we’re entering a critical phase of growth. Over the next 12-18 months, we plan to scale our production capacity by 20× . We’re looking for a Manufacturing Scaling Lead to lead this transition from low-volume builds to efficient, repeatable production.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone who’s passionate about building manufacturing systems from the ground up and wants to be instrumental in bringing cutting-edge robotics to the real world at scale.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the development and implementation of scalable manufacturing processes to support a 20× increase in production over a 12-18 month period.
  • Design efficient assembly, integration, and test workflows for complex robotic assemblies
  • Collaborate with design engineering to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT)
  • Develop fixtures, tools, and process documentation to ensure consistent, high-quality builds.
  • Identify and resolve production bottlenecks; drive continuous improvement in throughput, yield, and cost.
  • Partner with supply chain and operations teams to scale vendor and supplier capabilities.
  • Plan and optimize production space layout and material flow.
  • Own and maintain detailed process documentation, quality standards, and traceability systems.

What You’ll Need:

  • 5–10 years of experience in robotics hardware manufacturing, automotive manufacturing or other complex products, with a strong track record of scaling production
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience taking complex robotic assemblies from prototype to high-rate production.
  • Deep knowledge of DFM, lean manufacturing, and process optimization.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks for fixture and tooling design.
  • Strong hands-on problem-solving skills, with a presence on the production floor.
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and supply chain scaling.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, early-stage environments.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience scaling robotic systems, automation hardware, or other high-complexity products.
  • Background in production test systems, process automation, or data-driven manufacturing improvement.

Why work for us?

  • We’re one of Canada’s fastest growing companies & venture-backed by leaders in the solar industry
  • Welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team environment
  • Healthcare/Lifestyle Spending Benefits
  • Flexible working hours
  • Modern office and Green Energy technology
  • Exciting Startup with lots of opportunities to make an impact
  • Stock options

APPLY HERE: BambooHR

Swap Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know if any accommodation is needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be kept confidential.

About Swap Robotics

IT Services and IT Consulting
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Swap Robotics is a rapidly growing robotics company based in Ontario, Canada. We are building sidewalk robots to do important daily tasks interchangeably.