Overview
Global Head of Manufacturing Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Humanoid
Title: Global Head of Manufacturing
Company: Humanoid
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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 salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
- Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
- Travel opportunities to our London, Vancouver, and Boston offices
- Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
- Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
- Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
- Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy
