Founding Robotics Manufacturing Lead — US Line Build

Flowtec Group; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowtec Group seeks a Founding Manufacturing Manager to establish the U.S. production line for its robotics systems. You will own the full build—from mechanical assembly and harness installation to power-up, integration testing and QA—while leading a small 2–5 person team and staying hands-on.

You will set up the line, develop SOPs, plan production schedules and drive efficiency metrics. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain and quality teams and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in electrical/electromechanical fields.
• Experience leading a small manufacturing team (2–5) in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and BOMs, and to interpret test specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up the U.S. manufacturing line including layout and tooling.
• Write SOPs from drawings, plan schedules, manage receiving, inventory and kitting.
• Lead mechanical assembly and mounting of robot arms with precision torque control.
• Install, route and test harnesses, power up systems and validate functionality.
• Define incoming inspection for supplier harnesses; drive corrective actions.
• Track yield, rework, and labor efficiency; ensure serial-number traceability.
• Oversee repair and testing of returned units and share data with engineering.
• Hire, train and supervise the team; enforce OSHA, LOTO and 5S standards.
• Collaborate with product engineering, supply chain and quality as the U.S. execution partner.

Skills

Leadership

Electromechanical assembly

Reading schematics

3-phase power

Overhead lifting

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

Job description

Flowtec Group seeks a Founding Manufacturing Manager to establish the U.S. production line for its robotics systems. You will own the full build—from mechanical assembly and harness installation to power-up, integration testing and QA—while leading a small 2–5 person team and staying hands-on.

You will set up the line, develop SOPs, plan production schedules and drive efficiency metrics. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain and quality teams and