Senior Robotics NPI Mechanical Lead — Scale Production

Humanoid; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Stock options

Free lunch

Career growth

Job summary

Humanoid is seeking a Senior NPI Mechanical Engineer to establish mechanical NPI practices, guiding hardware programs from concept through early production readiness.

You will own manufacturability, quality processes, and supplier relationships, collaborating across design, quality, and supply chain to scale from prototype to larger-volume production. This hands-on role emphasizes structure and measurable quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering, including NPI experience.
• Track record taking products from concept to mass production, ideally in robotics or complex mechatronics.
• Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA/DFT, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on quality methods such as FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical NPI activities across full lifecycle from concept to production.
• Review designs for manufacturability, assembly, and testability (DFM/DFA/DFT).
• Define and stand up gate processes and deliverables at each stage.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with electrical, industrial design, quality, supply chain, and PM.
• Evaluate and select processes, tooling, fixturing for current and future volumes.
• Develop and validate assembly processes and line layouts with contract manufacturers.

Skills

NPI experience

DFM/DFA/DFT

Quality methodologies

Supplier management

Cross-functional

Robotics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM/ERP

Job description

Humanoid is seeking a Senior NPI Mechanical Engineer to establish mechanical NPI practices, guiding hardware programs from concept through early production readiness.

You will own manufacturability, quality processes, and supplier relationships, collaborating across design, quality, and supply chain to scale from prototype to larger-volume production. This hands-on role emphasizes structure and measurable quality improvements.