Business Capability Lead - Engineering & Manufacturing
2 days ago
London
Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further. About the role We are looking for a Business Capability Lead – Engineering & Manufacturing to drive the development and execution of capabilities across the full product lifecycle. This role sits at the intersection of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Digital Systems, combining hands-on process design with capability transformation. You will be responsible for building scalable, structured, and tool-supported ways of working across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering. You will play a key role in aligning people, processes, and systems with product milestones, scalability needs, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Drive day-to-day execution of capability development across Engineering & Manufacturing., • Support to develop end-to-end capabilities across the product lifecycle (requirements, design, configuration/change management, verification & validation, manufacturing planning, release)., • Partner with key stakeholders across Engineering and Manufacturing to drive alignment, adoption, and successful implementation of business capabilities., • Conduct capability mapping of current engineering and manufacturing capabilities (skills, tools, processes, infrastructure)., • Define and drive the capability development strategy aligned with business goals, product roadmap, and technology trends., • Perform capability gap analysis and develop actionable plans to close identified gaps., • Create and maintain a capability roadmap aligned with product maturity growth (e.g., Alpha → Beta → Production), including clear milestones, timelines, and resource needs., • Lead capability maturity assessments against industry best practices., • Define and execute improvement plans across design management, configuration management, verification & validation, and manufacturing planning., • Ensure alignment with product milestones (e.g., Alpha/Beta), scalability needs, and regulatory standards (ISO, functional safety, etc.)., • Drive implementation of capability-building initiatives (e.g., process improvements, training, knowledge sharing, tool adoption)., • Identify opportunities for technology integration to improve engineering efficiency and scalability., • Translate business needs into system and tooling requirements and support implementation (PLM, ERP, Requirements Management, etc.)., • Define, model, and optimize engineering and manufacturing processes (as-is and to-be)., • Establish clear process structures: inputs/outputs, roles, responsibilities, and quality gates., • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies and drive data-driven improvements., • Establish performance metrics (KPIs) to measure capability effectiveness and track progress., • Identify risks related to capability development and define mitigation strategies., • Establish governance mechanisms, including process controls and audits., • Maintain documentation (Confluence), • Track progress, risks, and outcomes; report to the Capability Owner with clear recommendations., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement across Engineering and Manufacturing. Requirements: • 10+ years of experience in business analysis, process engineering, or transformation roles in a technical environment., • Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing product lifecycle processes., • Experience with systems such as PLM, ERP, and Requirements Management tools., • Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence., • Experience in process modeling (BPMN, flow diagrams)., • Strong analytical, structured thinking, and problem-solving skills., • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive initiatives end-to-end., • Experience with Teamcenter, SAP, or similar platforms., • Experience in hardware, robotics, or manufacturing environments., • Familiarity with CMMI, ASPICE, APQP or similar frameworks., • Experience with automation or AI-driven tools., • Startup or fast-scaling environment experience. What We Offer: • Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays., • Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support., • Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build., • Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings., • Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office., • Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics., • Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.