NPI Supply Chain Operations Lead

Apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager within Supply Chain to lead NPI readiness, AVL governance, risk management, and configuration control for the humanoid robot platform. This hands-on leadership role connects product development with suppliers and manufacturing execution to ensure qualified sources, accurate data, and material readiness across prototype to production ramp.

You will drive supplier involvement, control BOMs, and coordinate with Engineering, Sourcing,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in operations engineering or NPI supply chain.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in hardware manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the NPI supply chain readiness plan for prototype, validation, pilot, and production builds.
• Drive supplier qualification, lead times, and material readiness with stakeholders.
• Manage AVL governance, supplier involvement, and design for manufacturability initiatives.
• Oversee BOM integrity, sourcing decisions, and risk mitigation for production ramp.

Skills

Supply chain management

NPI readiness

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

PLM/ERP integration

Job description

Apptronik is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager within Supply Chain to lead NPI readiness, AVL governance, risk management, and configuration control for the humanoid robot platform. This hands-on leadership role connects product development with suppliers and manufacturing execution to ensure qualified sources, accurate data, and material readiness across prototype to production ramp.

You will drive supplier involvement, control BOMs, and coordinate with Engineering, Sourcing,