Robotics Data Acquisition Operations Lead

Neura Market; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is hiring an Operations Program Manager – Robotics Data Acquisition in San Francisco. The role focuses on day‑to‑day operations at data collection facilities, working with operators, technicians, program managers, and engineers to keep rigs ready and campaigns moving.

You’ll spend time on the floor, use data to improve reliability, and ensure in‑person presence five days a week. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing/industrial environments, a Bachelor’s in a technical field,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in manufacturing, industrial/process engineering, operations, robotics, or production environments.
• Experience using Lean, Six Sigma, time studies, or similar methods to improve processes.
• Knowledge of operating KPIs such as cycle time, takt time, throughput, utilization, yield, and uptime.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and coordinate across floor operators and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations readiness across workstations, operators, and materials.
• Track core operating metrics including utilization, cycle time, throughput, downtime, operator productivity, and data quality.
• Identify bottlenecks through workflow analysis and time studies, then drive practical fixes.
• Execute rollout of new hardware, sensors, tools, and process changes with cross-functional teams.
• Identify equipment readiness issues and coordinate with tech support to keep labs and test rigs ready.
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring issues and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to SOPs, work instructions, training materials, and process controls.
• Flag resource constraints and manage escalation when needed.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Time studies

Data-driven operations

Robotics data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing or related technical field

Job description

OpenAI is hiring an Operations Program Manager – Robotics Data Acquisition in San Francisco. The role focuses on day‑to‑day operations at data collection facilities, working with operators, technicians, program managers, and engineers to keep rigs ready and campaigns moving.

You’ll spend time on the floor, use data to improve reliability, and ensure in‑person presence five days a week. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing/industrial environments, a Bachelor’s in a technical field,