- Robot type
- Humanoid
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Job description
The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering will play a key leadership role in scaling complex hardware from early engineering builds into repeatable production. You will build and lead the Manufacturing Engineering team, shape how products are industrialized, and partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to turn ambitious designs into robust manufacturing systems.
This role owns the technical foundation of production—including process development, tooling, manufacturing definition, production readiness, and yield improvement.
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
Job requirements
- Strong background in complex hardware manufacturing, NPI, process development, tooling, and production industrialization.
- Experience with MBOMs, BOPs, PLM, ERP, MES, and engineering change management.
- Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA, PFMEA, SPC, DOE, process validation, and root-cause analysis.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive cross-functional accountability.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate conflict, deliver difficult feedback, and build trust across teams.
- Experience prioritizing work, delegating effectively, and balancing team capacity with business needs
- Experience with high degree-of-freedom electromechanical assemblies, robotics, precision mechanisms, or actuation systems is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
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