Production Planning & Supply Chain Engineer

About Ottonomy

Ottonomy is a global leader in autonomous delivery robots, deploying real-world autonomous systems across airports, hospitals, and commercial environments worldwide.

At Ottonomy, we don’t just design robots — we build, deploy, and operate them globally. This role gives you direct ownership of production readiness, material flow, and delivery execution. If you want your planning decisions to translate into real robots operating in real environments, this is the place to be.

Basic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, or assembly operations
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix production environments
• Strong understanding of shop floor practices, production planning, and quality control
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
• Experience working with technicians, operators, and vendors
• Comfortable using Excel and basic ERP/Jira/MES tools (preferred) 

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of production planning, material requirement planning (MRP), and demand-based scheduling
• Experience working with engineering BOMs and managing revisions
• Ability to track build schedules and proactively identify risks or shortages
• Knowledge of supplier coordination, ordering processes, and delivery tracking
• Familiarity with procurement workflows and vendor management
• Understanding of low-volume, high-mix manufacturing challenges 
• Exposure to robotics, automation, EVs, electronics, or electromechanical products (preferred)
• Familiarity with SOP creation, line balancing, and process optimization
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Practical problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
• Clear communication skills to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and vendor teams
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in follow-ups 

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production plans based on demand forecasts and engineering BOMs
• Track daily and weekly build progress and highlight risks or delays early
• Coordinate with manufacturing and fabrication partners to meet production schedules
• Ensure the timely availability of electrical, mechanical, and bought-out components
• Work with approved suppliers for ordering, follow-ups, and delivery tracking
• Support procurement processes, including documentation and coordination
• Act as the link between hardware design, manufacturing, quality, and field teams
• Support issue resolution related to material shortages, BOM changes, or production delays
• Monitor material flow and inventory alignment with production plans
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning and supply chain processes
• Maintain accurate planning trackers, reports, and coordination updates