Robotics Assembly Lead — Hands-On Floor Leader

Persona AI, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona AI is seeking a Robotics Assembly Lead in Houston, TX. This hands-on leadership role runs two cells that weld, grind, and inspect humanoid robot assemblies. You’ll balance build sequencing, training, and first-article verification with a focus on quality and safety.

You should have 5+ years in mechanical assembly or industrial maintenance, strong skills in precision engineering, and experience leading teams on the shop floor. Overtime and weekend work are required as production demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years hands-on mechanical assembly or industrial maintenance in tolerance-critical work.
• Depth in fine-motor precision assembly or heavy precision assembly, with competence in the other.
• Experience directing other people’s work (lead, foreman, supervisor, NCO).
• Fluency with mechanical drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and precision measuring tools.
• Judgment about when to stop work and how to balance line efficiency.
• Clear communication between floor and engineering; basic computer skills for records.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends at 1.5x during production pushes.

Responsibilities

• Build: carry a station when needed and stay current on the work.
• Assign and sequence work across both cells against the build schedule.
• Perform first-piece and first-article verification and approve assemblies.
• Train and re-qualify assemblers and manage training records.
• Ensure work instruction accuracy and coordinate with manufacturing engineering.
• Maintain serialization discipline and manage parts, kits, and documentation.
• Own floor safety for both cells, including rigging and crane practice.
• Report daily build status and advise on hiring and promotions.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Fine-motor precision

Heavy precision

Lead / supervision

Mechanical drawings

BOMs & work instructions

Precision measuring tools

Overtime & weekend work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Persona AI is seeking a Robotics Assembly Lead in Houston, TX. This hands-on leadership role runs two cells that weld, grind, and inspect humanoid robot assemblies. You’ll balance build sequencing, training, and first-article verification with a focus on quality and safety.

You should have 5+ years in mechanical assembly or industrial maintenance, strong skills in precision engineering, and experience leading teams on the shop floor. Overtime and weekend work are required as production demands.