About the role
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around. This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters. Key
Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day manufacturing function as we transition from in-house builds to volume production with a contract manufacturer (CM). Drive smooth knowledge transfer to the CM, including documentation, tooling, and test systems. Monitor CM performance against quality, yield, and throughput KPIs; escalate and drive corrective actions when issues arise. Conduct DFM/A reviews with engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective. Own pilot builds and early production runs, ensuring process validation and readiness for volume ramp. Implement and improve core manufacturing processes, quality systems, and reporting tools. Build and manage a small but growing manufacturing engineering team focused on NPI Travel to contract manufacturer and vendor facilities to support builds and delivery. Minimum
Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or operations, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role. Hands-on experience transitioning products to contract manufacturers and scaling production. Strong technical foundation in manufacturing process development, DFM/A, and quality systems. Proven ability to manage builds, resolve production issues, and lead cross-functional collaboration with design, test, and supply chain. Demonstrated success building and mentoring technical teams. Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills. Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team. Willing to occasionally travel. Must have and maintain US work authorization. Preferred
