As our Head of Prototype Production Operations, you will be responsible for establishing and scaling our prototype manufacturing capabilities in close collaboration with hardware engineering, systems integration, test, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain. You’ll lead teams, build infrastructure, and implement agile processes that allow us to go from design to integrated prototype at startup speed—without compromising on quality or safety.
This is not a slow, staged production environment—it’s a scrappy, fast-paced, engineering-driven operation where we’re solving problems in real time and pushing hardware out the door every week.
Build and Lead the Prototype Production Function
• Stand up and scale production operations in each R&D location.
• Hire and manage a high-performing team of prototype technicians, build leads, and production planners.
• Translate evolving hardware designs into repeatable, high-quality prototype builds.
• Own Production Systems & Infrastructure
• Stand up tools for production planning, work orders, quality tracking, and issue management.
• Support the Path to Scalable Manufacturing
• Build bridges to our future low-rate and high-rate production efforts.
• Provide feedback to product, engineering, and advanced manufacturing teams on early scaling risks.
• Help define the right time to shift from prototype to pilot to production lines.
8+ years in prototype manufacturing or hardware production ops, with experience leading fast-paced build teams.
Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or complex electromechanical systems.
Proven ability to lead and scale agile, multi-site prototype production.
Deep understanding of prototype lifecycle, BOM control, work order processes, and build traceability.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, build planning tools, and digital tracking systems.
Our London office is located at 5 Merchant Square. You’ll be at the heart of the team building the world’s most capable humanoid robots.
You’ll lead a production function across three international sites.
We’re looking for someone who can move fast, lead from the front, and scale a high-performance prototype function.