Senior Manager, Production

About 1X
We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously.

We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life.

We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey.

Role Overview
As Senior Manager of Production, you will lead the teams responsible for building some of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world. You will drive operational excellence across quality, safety, and efficiency, while guiding the scaling of production to support rapid growth. Your leadership will ensure alignment between engineering and manufacturing, enabling smooth transitions from design to large-scale production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production teams of 100+ staff per shift
• Partner with engineering teams to align product development with manufacturability and production goals
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to optimize efficiency across the shop floor
• Collaborate with supply chain, quality assurance, and automation engineering to ensure production scalability and resilience
• Establish, monitor, and drive KPIs across yield, throughput, OEE, first-pass quality, and cost per unit
• Lead production capacity planning and organizational development to support growth at scale
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment with adherence to safety regulations and practices
• Ensure high-rate production by meeting demanding schedules while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Encourage creative problem-solving while ensuring compliance with safety, documentation, and quality standards
• Implement and maintain machine upkeep schedules and spare parts availability to maximize uptime and output performance
• Oversee weekend production operations by coordinating coverage strategies and providing escalation support in a 24/7 environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 7+ years of management experience in a precision manufacturing environment (e.g., MedTech, microelectronics, avionics, or micro-assembly consumer electronics)
• Experience scaling large teams from production ramp-up through mature operations
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, systems integration, and hardware requirements
• Proven ability in budget planning and cost management to balance quality, output, and efficiency
• Hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
• Salary Range: $140,000 – $230,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Benefits & Compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.