Brian Capobianco

About Brian Capobianco

I lead the design, delivery, and scale-up of complex hardware and electromechanical systems—across robotics, aerospace, and advanced product categories. My specialty is navigating ambiguity at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and operations to bring high-stakes products to life at scale.At Amazon Robotics, I’m the single-threaded owner of a next-gen automation platform now scaling to thousands of units in the field. At Boeing, I led transformation initiatives across aircraft production systems and defense platforms. Across both environments, I’ve been the connective tissue between early-stage engineering and late-stage delivery.I’m often brought in when:• A high-risk product must move from concept to stable, repeatable deployment• Cross-functional execution is stalled or fragmented• System reliability, cost, or scalability must improve fastWhile I’m not actively job-seeking, I’m open to opportunities in advanced hardware, wearables, robotics, aerospace, or other domains where physical systems meet high-stakes product delivery.

Experience

1. Principal Technical Program Manager Robotics (L7)

   Amazon

   Mar 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Promoted to L7 (Principal TPM) in recognition of leadership impact and scope; single-threaded owner for Amazon’s next-gen Transfer Cartesian Cell (TCC), scaling from prototype to units annuallyLed full product development lifecycle from business case to design, integration, and high-scale deploymentImproved system reliability from ~94% to >99% and reduced per-unit cost from $200K (alpha) to <$60K (GA)Established cross-functional business reviews and risk frameworks to align engineering, ops, and deployment teamsSecured $7M in funding for temporary mitigation teams, then systematically eliminated their need through product and process improvementsMentored TPM community and helped establish organizational standards for robotics program delivery

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering