Project Manager- Humanoid Robot Actuators

Position: Project Manager- Humanoid Robot Actuators

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

Key Responsibilities

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible to:

• Lead end-to-end project execution for humanoid robot actuator development including customer engagement, design, prototyping, testing, integration support, and production implementation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary global teams of electrical, software, and mechanical engineers including AI specialists and Tier N suppliers and other vendors/contractors for on-time delivery of all project milestones.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and resource allocation using common project management tools and Gantt charts
• Oversee testing and validation in both simulated and real-world environments including any applicable safety protocols for bipedal motion and human-robot interaction.
• Drive any applicable cross-project/product collaboration or synergies, post project evaluations and iterative improvements to accelerate humanoid robot actuator commercialization.
• Incorporate product line objectives into the project management deliverables including product strategy and product roadmap fulfillment
• Serve as both a project manager and technical expert in humanoid robot OEM customer meetings during customer acquisition, design, and development phases 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing, with direct involvement in humanoid or mobile robot projects.
• Proven track record managing complex hardware-software integrated projects (e.g. end-effector development, actuation systems, or AI-driven locomotion).
• Experience with software tools including CAD and familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g. ISO for robotics safety).
• High comfort level and flexibility in fast-paced business environments. Strong communication and leadership skills in high-stakes environments, and the ability to thrive with rapid iteration.
• Prior work at humanoid robotics companies with hands-on experience in prototyping and field deployment preferred
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration for robot perception/motion, or manufacturing processes like DFM (Design for Manufacturing) preferred
• Knowledge of actuator development, design options and tradeoffs, and general knowledge of humanoid robot actuator market landscape preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. Learn more at: www.nexteer.com

Employment Agencies 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. 

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team.  No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.