Your Charter Own the industrialization of advanced coatings, load-bearing fiber materials, and other advanced materials that enable the next generation of humanoid robots.
You will lead the manufacturing development and scale-up, including equipment selection and commissioning; production-area design; line layout and material flow; definition of technical qualifications; development of SOPs and work instructions; and training of production operators.
Working across research, manufacturing, quality, and supplier ecosystems, you'll ensure that new material technologies transition efficiently from laboratory development into reliable, high-volume production. This is a hands-on, floor-facing manufacturing engineering role requiring substantial industrial production experience.
Key Outcomes- Lead scale-up from laboratory and pilot to the required production rate, using capacity models, cycle time, labor content, first-pass yield, scrap, equipment uptime, and cost to guide process, equipment, and automation decisions
- Develop, validate, and release repeatable manufacturing processes for coatings, load-bearing fiber systems, and other advanced materials, with defined process windows, standard operating conditions, and production-readiness criteria
- Use DOE, SPC, process-capability analysis, PFMEA, structured root-cause analysis, and corrective action to improve first-pass yield, throughput, safety, quality, and cost
- Define critical-to-quality characteristics, measurement and inspection methods, control plans, and acceptance criteria that ensure material and product requirements are met consistently
- Specify, source, and commission production equipment, tooling, fixtures, material-handling systems, and automation solutions that support scale, operator safety, and maintainability
- Optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase production efficiency
- Establish comprehensive technical documentation systems including process specifications, SOPs, work instructions, validation protocols and reports, training materials, production records, and safety documentation
Key Competencies- Strong expertise in chemical engineering, polymer science, materials engineering
- Excellent understanding of advanced manufacturing processes in at least one of the following areas: coatings, chemicals, polymers, elastomers, synthetic fibers, or composite materials
- Demonstrated manufacturing scale-up judgment: translating a lab method into equipment, tooling, process controls, staffing, capacity, quality controls, and standard work
- Strong process-development and validation skills, with working knowledge of DOE, SPC, process capability, PFMEA, and structured root-cause methods
- Ability to define equipment requirements, design tooling and fixtures, manage vendors, and commission production equipment while balancing safety, quality, throughput, and cost
- Hands-on, data-driven manufacturing mindset; comfortable troubleshooting on the production floor and moving between technical design discussions and factory operations
- Ownership mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to drive new material technologies from concept through stable production
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 3 years of industry experience in materials, chemical or coating manufacturing, or a related field
- Hands-on experience developing, validating, and scaling manufacturing processes for at least one of the following: coatings, elastomers, polymers, synthetic fibers, or composite materials
- Demonstrated experience transitioning materials from research and development into high-volume manufacturing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root-cause analysis and corrective action for material or process failures and use of manufacturing data to improve yield and throughput
- Excellent communication skills with experience leading cross-functional technical projects
- Working knowledge of laboratory and production safety procedures, chemical regulations, and material compliance standards
Preferred Skills- Experience manufacturing materials for robotics, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or other advanced hardware industries
- Experience supporting NPI, validation builds, first-article inspections, supplier or contract-manufacturer readiness, and production line launches
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous-improvement methods to improve process capability, yield, and cost
- Knowledge of process optimization, automation, and manufacturing yield improvement
- Experience with batch processes, roll-to-roll or continuous coating, and in-line or at-line inspections
- Experience implementing semi-automated or automated equipment, material handling, sensors, vision systems, or production data collection
- Familiarity with DFM, PLM, ERP, or MES systems and manufacturing documentation workflows
Compensation Range$200,000 - $248,000 salary based on experience, plus equity.
Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
