Responsibilities

• Factory & Line Design: Plan and design manufacturing layouts and facilities for the assembly and fabrication of robotic systems. Transition Mytra from manual "stall builds" to optimized, scalable production lines.
• Process Definition & Scalability: Architect the foundational "Manufacturing Record" by defining sequence of operations, standardizing time studies, and developing robust process maps. You will transform tribal knowledge into scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes that can be deployed across multiple production shifts or secondary facilities.
• DFM/DFA Leadership: Partner with Hardware Engineering to define requirements and influence product design, ensuring our robots are optimized for high-efficiency assembly, fabrication, and plastics processing.
• Strategic "Make vs. Buy" Analysis: Conduct rigorous trade-off studies to determine whether to manufacture components and assemblies in-house or leverage external partners. You will evaluate total cost of ownership, lead times, quality risks, and intellectual property considerations to optimize Mytra’s vertical integration strategy, and potential to work with a CM on their line design/bringup
• Equipment & Tooling: Lead the design, procurement, and installation of specialized assembly equipment, jigs, fixtures, and automated assembly aids.
• Capital Equipment & Lifecycle Management: Lead the specification, ROI analysis, and procurement of high-value capital equipment (e.g., robotic work-cells, automated storage systems, and EOL testers). You will own the full vendor relationship, from generating Technical Requirement Documents (TRDs) to overseeing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and final site integration.
• Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting: Lead the resolution of complex production issues using Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys). Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring bottlenecks and quality escapes.
• Operational Excellence: Propose and lead continuous process improvement initiatives. Use industrial engineering analysis to ensure cycle times and takt times meet our aggressive scaling goals.
• Supply Chain Integration: Work closely with suppliers and our engineers to develop manufacturing technologies (e.g., roll forming, stamping) and ensure seamless material flow into General Assembly.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians. Manage project timelines, budgets, and the ramp-up from concept to mass production

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of practical experience in manufacturing, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in CAD (OnShape/SolidWorks/CATIA) for equipment design and AutoCAD for layout planning. Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and robotics integration.
• Strong manufacturing fundamentals in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt); ability to apply these tools practically in a high-growth startup environment.
• Proven Track Record: You have successfully brought a complex mechatronic product from concept to mass production and have experience laying out a factory from scratch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup Mindset & Adaptability: You thrive on the uncertainty of early-stage projects. You view mistakes as data points, possess the humility to pivot quickly, and maintain a high sense of urgency when resolving delays to keep critical infrastructure projects on schedule.

A Final Note If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last.

Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
• Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
• Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
• Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
• Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
• Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
• Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
• Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters

Pay Notice Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.

This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams. The Pay Range For This Role Is 170,000 - 180,000 USD per year(Brisbane, CA)