Global Head of Manufacturing

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further. What You’ll Do - Define and lead Humanoid’s end-to-end manufacturing strategy from low-volume prototyping to scalable global production. - Build and manage a high-performance manufacturing team, including production, quality, and operations personnel. - Lead the planning and execution of our first manufacturing facility, including site selection, layout design, and equipment procurement. - Develop capacity plans aligned with business objectives, NPI timelines, and long-term demand forecasts. - Establish world-class manufacturing processes and systems focused on automation, lean production, and precision assembly. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting efficiency, quality, cost, and throughput. - Implement manufacturing KPIs and process control systems to track performance and maintain operational excellence. - Collaborate closely with R&D, hardware engineering, and product design teams to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and smooth NPI transitions. - Work with supply chain, procurement, and finance to ensure alignment across sourcing, cost control, and production readiness. - Act as a strategic voice in product development, providing input on design tradeoffs and factory feasibility. - Establish and oversee rigorous quality systems and regulatory compliance protocols across all manufacturing activities. - Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve production issues swiftly and sustainably. - Ensure manufacturing meets relevant safety and certification standards (e.g., ISO, CE, UL). We’re Looking For - 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles within hardware-intensive industries such as robotics, automotive, aerospace, or advanced machinery. - Proven success in scaling production from prototype to high-volume manufacturing. - Deep knowledge of modern manufacturing methodologies, including lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 technologies. - Technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated systems. - Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across product, engineering, and operations. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in capacity planning, cost analysis, and factory operations. Bonus Points - Experience setting up greenfield manufacturing facilities or scaling startup operations. - Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing platforms. - Background in DFM, DFA, and automation of complex electro-mechanical assemblies. - Passion for robotics, AI, and building the future of human-machine collaboration. What We Offer - Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale. - 30+ paid days off, including 23 days of annual leave, all UK bank holidays, and additional company closure days (including Christmas–New Year shutdown). - Private healthcare, including virtual and in-person care. - Pension scheme with 8% total contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings. - Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office. - Work at the frontier - collaborate daily with world-class engineers, researchers, and product experts building the next generation of AI and humanoid robotics. - Real ownership - direct access to founding leadership, meaningful input on product direction, and the ability to drive key initiatives from day one.