Global Head of Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end manufacturing strategy from prototyping to global production
• Build and manage high-performance manufacturing, quality, and operations teams
• Lead planning and execution of the first manufacturing facility, including site selection and equipment procurement
• Develop capacity plans aligned with business objectives and NPI timelines
• Establish world-class manufacturing processes focused on automation, lean production, and precision assembly
• Collaborate with R&D and hardware engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM)
• Oversee quality systems and regulatory compliance (ISO, CE, UL)

Requirements

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or advanced machinery
• Proven success scaling production from prototype to high-volume manufacturing
• Deep knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated systems
• Strong analytical skills in capacity planning and cost analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience setting up greenfield manufacturing facilities
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing platforms
• Background in DFM, DFA, and automation of complex electro-mechanical assemblies

Benefits

• Competitive equity and stock options
• 30+ paid days off including annual leave and bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme with 8% total contribution
• Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office

About the Company

Humanoid is on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots to amplify human potential.