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.