Joblaze summary

The Manufacturing Engineer at Atoms focuses on designing and optimizing production lines, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment. Key skills include hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, lean methodologies, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement. This role is ideal for seasoned professionals with a background in industrial or process engineering, particularly in production-heavy sectors like robotics or automotive. Atoms emphasizes collaboration and innovation, making it a dynamic place for those eager to tackle complex challenges in automation.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Atoms's careers page October 29, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,100).
Starts above 85% of 1381 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 188 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Manufacturing Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA.
What's the salary range?: Atoms lists $145,000–$183,250 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Manufacturing Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Atoms is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
What seniority level is this role?: Atoms targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Manufacturing Engineer role at Atoms.

From the original posting

What you’ll do

Design and implement upfitting and assembly lines for new production locations: station design, layout, material flow, work instructions, and ramp support
Analyze existing manufacturing flows for custom computer builds and retrofit kit manufacturing through time and motion studies, line balancing, and takt and cycle analysis, then implement the improvements you identify
Own production floor layout across facilities and optimize flow between kitting and assembly operations
Drive continuous improvement on build time, yield, and ergonomics by optimizing workstation layout and implementing solutions developed with technician feedback and the engineering team
Design and build production tooling, jigs, and fixtures that improve quality and repeatability
Create and maintain version-controlled work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation in partnership with hardware engineering
Define and track process metrics (cycle time, first-pass yield, defect rates) and use the data to prioritize what gets fixed next
Work daily with technicians on the floor to capture process knowledge and turn it into implemented improvements
Partner with hardware and NPI engineering as new designs transfer into production, feeding back manufacturability learnings from the line
Replicate proven production processes to new sites as we scale

What we’re looking for

5+ years in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering in production-heavy environments (automotive, aerospace, robotics, EV, industrial equipment)
Degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with time and motion studies, line balancing, and factory layout design
Experience taking production from prototype or low volume to scaled output
Working command of lean tools: value stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis
Comfortable on the production floor and equally comfortable in the data: spreadsheets, ERP/MRP systems
Strong communicator across technicians, engineers, and leadership
Highly analytical, data-driven, and genuinely open to learning from the people who run the process every day

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Francisco office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $145,000 - $183,250 per year.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
401(k)
Equity
Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday

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Manufacturing Engineer

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