Global Head of Manufacturing

About Humanoid

Humanoid is dedicated to developing advanced humanoid robots that enhance human capabilities. Their flagship platform, HMND-01 Alpha, is already operational in industrial pilot programs. The company is expanding its team to accelerate progress further.

Role Overview

The Global Head of Manufacturing will be responsible for defining and executing the full manufacturing strategy, overseeing the transition from prototype builds to scalable mass production globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Devising and leading comprehensive manufacturing strategies covering prototyping through global scale production.
• Building and managing a performance-driven manufacturing team including production, quality, and operational staff.
• Overseeing establishment of the initial manufacturing facility, handling site choice, layout planning, and equipment acquisition.
• Creating capacity plans consistent with company goals, new product introduction schedules, and long-term demand forecasts.
• Implementing manufacturing processes and systems characterized by automation, lean principles, and precise assembly techniques.
• Driving ongoing process improvements targeting cost efficiency, quality enhancement, throughput, and operational excellence.
• Setting up KPIs and process controls to monitor manufacturing performance continuously.
• Collaborating closely with R&D, engineering, and product design to ensure design for manufacturability and smooth production launches.
• Aligning with supply chain, procurement, and finance teams to coordinate sourcing, budgeting, and readiness for production.
• Providing strategic inputs to product development regarding design tradeoffs and manufacturability from a factory perspective.
• Establishing and managing strong quality assurance systems and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and certification standards such as ISO, CE, and UL.
• Leading root cause analyses and corrective actions to handle production challenges effectively and sustainably.
• Ensuring workplace safety and adherence to manufacturing certification requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Over 10 years in senior manufacturing roles within hardware-focused sectors like robotics, automotive, aerospace, or complex machinery.
• Proven record of scaling manufacturing from prototype phase to high-volume production environments.
• Thorough familiarity with modern practices including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong technical understanding spanning mechanical, electrical, and integrated software systems.
• Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively across product, engineering, and operations groups.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, especially in capacity planning, cost management, and operational oversight.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching greenfield manufacturing plants or scaling manufacturing in startup contexts.
• Knowledge of ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and automation of complex electro-mechanical products.
• A passionate interest in robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-machine interaction advancement.

Employee Benefits

• Equity participation through stock options offering significant upside potential.
• Generous paid time off exceeding 30 days annually, including UK public holidays and company-wide closure periods during Christmas to New Year.
• Comprehensive private healthcare covering virtual and in-person services.
• Company pension plan with an 8% total contribution (employee 5%, employer 3%) based on full earnings.
• Complimentary daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks available on-site.
• Opportunity to work alongside leading engineers and researchers on cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies.
• Direct engagement with founding leadership, providing real ownership and influence over strategic initiatives from day one.