Staff Process Industrial Engineer – Factory Launch

About the role

Define how humanoid robots are built in the factory—from workstation architecture to production flow and line balance. Work closely with design engineering and operations to transform product designs into scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes for humanoid robot production, including actuator assembly, battery pack assembly, body assembly, and final robot assembly.
• Create scalable standard work, process documentation, and workstation designs.
• Develop the production architecture for the factory, including assembly flow, material flow, line balance, takt time, labor models, and workstation layout.
• Ensure the factory can support aggressive production ramp targets.
• Support factory launch by working directly on the factory floor during launch to:
• Support pilot builds
• Validate manufacturing processes
• Debug production issues
• Improve build cycle time and yield
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering
• Strong experience developing assembly processes
• Experience with production line design and line balancing
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to solve problems on the factory floor

Qualifications

• Robotics manufacturing
• EV or Aerospace production
• High-mix electromechanical assembly
• Factory launch or production ramp

Skills

• Takes ownership of manufacturing outcomes
• Solves problems quickly and directly
• Works effectively under pressure
• Prioritizes execution and results

Benefits

We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Pay

The annual compensation is expected to be between $160,000-$220,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

Manufacturing in San Francisco, CA