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Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Apptronik · Austin, TX · BK

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At a glance

Highlights

  • Scale humanoid robot Apollo from early engineering builds to mass production.
  • Build and lead the team defining the technical foundation of production.
  • Impact quality, cost and throughput for cutting-edge human-centered robotics.

Ideal candidate

Experienced manufacturing leader who thrives scaling complex hardware from prototype to production. Collaborative, accountable builder who cares about robust processes, team development, and bringing humanoid robots to market at scale.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, including 2+ years of technical or people leadership
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Background in complex hardware manufacturing, NPI, process development, tooling, and industrialization
  • Experience with MBOMs, BOPs, PLM, ERP, MES, and engineering change management
  • 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 ability to navigate conflict and build trust across teams
  • Experience prioritizing work, delegating effectively, and balancing team capacity with business needs
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally averaging 15% per year

Lab profile

About Apptronik

Human-centered robotics company building AI-powered humanoid robot Apollo for manufacturing, logistics, and beyond.

What they build

  • Apollo humanoid robot

Known for

  • Applied AI
  • Full-stack humanoid robotics
  • Human-robot interaction
  • Humanoid controls
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