What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Manufacturing position at Luminous?
About Luminous
We’re in a unique point in time where the demand from decarbonization and AI data centers have required the world to scale energy infrastructure at rates never seen before in the history of humanity.
Luminous Robotics, Inc. addresses this generational problem through flexible, physical AI robot fleets for construction and operations of solar energy infrastructure.
We are a fast moving startup having established ourselves as a leader in solar automation. Within the past 12 months, Luminous has developed three generations to LUMI robots and brought online clean energy for thousands of homes in the U.S. — the company is now scaling into large scale commercial fleet deployments.
We're looking for an experienced leader to oversee the manufacturing of fleets of LUMI robots globally.
What you'll do:
- Build & Scale Manufacturing Operations – Design and implement scalable manufacturing systems to support low-volume prototyping through high-volume production.
- Oversee End-to-End Production – Manage procurement, assembly, testing, quality control, and shipping.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with engineering, product, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless handoff from design to production.
- Vendor & Supply Chain Management – Source and manage relationships with contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and logistics partners.
- Process Development – Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, yield, cost, and throughput.
- Team Building & Leadership – Recruit and lead a world-class manufacturing and operations team.
What we're looking for:
- Experience scaling manufacturing for hardware or robotics products from prototype to production.
- Background in electromechanical assembly, lean manufacturing, and quality systems.
- Deep familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and assembly line optimization.
- Strong understanding of supply chain logistics, vendor management, and BOM cost control.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, early-stage environments with evolving requirements.
- Proven leadership and ability to build teams from the ground up.
- Culture fit — read more on empathy-first innovation via our website
- Someone excited to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
If you're ready to make a tangible impact in solar and energy - and join one of the most exciting robotics teams in the country-we'd love to hear from you.
