Head Of Manufacturing

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Job Description

Lead and grow a world-class manufacturing team, owning the operationalization of the production facility from site readiness to staffing. Collaborate with engineering and supply chain to ensure efficient, high-quality production and drive cost reduction. Establish manufacturing processes, documentation, and organizational design, representing the function to stakeholders and ensuring EHS compliance.

Hard Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years in a manufacturing leadership role, including standing up and operationalizing a production facility
• Experience bringing complex electromechanical systems from prototype to production
• Familiarity with DFM, DFA, and/or GD&T principles
• Experience sourcing and qualifying suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, in-person startup environment
• Based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area
• Able to work 4-5 days/week from San Leandro HQ
• Open to ~20% travel
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Soft Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly across engineers, suppliers, technicians, and leadership
• Familiarity with high-complexity, low-volume production environments
• Experience in automation, robotics, or capital equipment manufacturing
• Experience working with solar or construction industry technologies
• Excited to personally play a part in mitigating climate change