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Robot type
Humanoid
Location
AustinTexasUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Full-time

Manager, Operations Engineering - Supply Chain

Job description

The Operations Engineering Manager, Supply Chain, is responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) supply chain readiness, Approved Vendor List (AVL) governance, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and Configuration Management for Apptronik’s humanoid robot platform. The role connects product development with supplier and manufacturing execution, ensuring each build has qualified sources, accurate product data, and material that meets program cost, quality, and schedule requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership role that manages the operations engineering team and drives execution from prototype builds through production ramp, in partnership with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing,…

Job requirements

  • Demonstrated success taking complex electromechanical products from development into production, with direct responsibility for supply chain or supplier readiness.
  • Working knowledge of relevant commodities such as precision machined parts, gears and actuators, motors, PCBAs, sensors, cable harnesses, and battery or power systems.
  • Hands-on experience with BOM management, AVL governance, supplier qualification, engineering changes, and configuration control in PLM and ERP systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements and translate them into supplier and procurement readiness actions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to quantify cost, schedule, inventory, and supply continuity tradeoffs.
  • Effective people leadership and cross-functional communication, with a record of resolving technical and supply issues and driving decisions in a rapidly changing development environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Seven or more years of relevant experience in operations engineering, NPI supply chain, supplier development, configuration management, or related hardware manufacturing roles.
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