Head of Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI and robotics is seeking a Head of Manufacturing to scale production from prototype to global manufacturing. Based in London, this role involves defining manufacturing strategies, managing teams, and ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in hardware-intensive industries and strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

23 working days of vacation per year

Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI and Robotics

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of modern manufacturing methodologies like lean and Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end manufacturing strategy.
• Manage a high-performance manufacturing team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot, HMND 01, is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.

As we scale our product from prototype to production, we are looking for a Head of Manufacturing to join our team based in London, UK.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world's leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.

Solution

As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our

general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Our London office is located at 5 Merchant Square. 5th Floor - SKL Robotics. London, W2 1AS

Expertise

• 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.
• Highly competitive salary.
• 23 working days of vacation per year.
• Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI and Robotics.
• Startup model, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment.