Technical Program Manager – Factory Launch
About The Position
As the Technical Program Manager for Factory Launch, you will own the execution of a new humanoid robot manufacturing plant—from facility readiness through production ramp and staged automation deployment. You will coordinate engineering, operations, automation, and supply chain teams to bring the factory online and scale production quickly. The work is complex, fast-paced, and highly cross-functional. Success requires strong technical judgment, relentless execution, and the ability to solve problems in real time. This role sits at the center of one of the most critical programs in the company: bringing large-scale humanoid robot manufacturing online.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience managing complex technical programs
- Strong understanding of manufacturing systems or production engineering
- Experience leading large cross-functional engineering programs
- Ability to drive teams through ambiguity and aggressive timelines
- Strong technical judgment combined with exceptional execution
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing plant launches
- Robotics, EV, aerospace, or complex electromechanical products
- Automation deployment and production ramp
- Hardware development programs
Responsibilities
- Own Factory Launch Execution
- Lead the end-to-end execution of a new manufacturing plant launch, including:
- Factory readiness
- Equipment installation
- Production line bring-up
- Pilot builds
- Production ramp
- Develop and maintain the master launch schedule and drive teams to meet aggressive milestones.
- Drive Cross-Functional Alignment
- Coordinate work across multiple technical teams:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Process / Industrial Engineering
- Automation & Controls
- Facilities Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Quality Engineering
- Operations
- Ensure dependencies are managed and blockers are resolved quickly.
- Enable Production Ramp
- Support the execution of the production ramp plan, including:
- Initial production launch
- Staged automation deployment
- Capacity expansion phases
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure the manufacturing system reaches stable, repeatable output.
- Manage Program Risk
- Identify program risks early and drive mitigation actions.
- Maintain clear visibility of:
- Schedule
- Program risks
- Critical path activities
- Launch readiness
- Communicate progress and risks to leadership with clarity and urgency.
- Execute with Speed
- Factory launches involve ambiguity and constant change. You will be expected to:
- Make decisions quickly
- Solve complex problems cross-functionally
- Remove obstacles that slow execution
Benefits
- We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
