Head of Manufacturing
Critical EnergyGeothermal Power company
Hawthorne, United States$180K - $220KSenior
Susa Ventures
Upfront Ventures
BoxGroup
MaC Venture Capital
Scribble Ventures
Climate Capital
About the role
TL;DR
Lead the build-out of production capabilities for modular power systems.
- •We are seeking our first Head of Manufacturing to own the end-to-end build-out of our production capabilities from the ground up.
- •You will design and stand up production lines for modular power systems, control inventory and costs, and build the manufacturing organization.
- •Key Responsibilities Lead the design, commissioning, and optimization of production lines for modular power units from scratch.
- •Build and scale a high-performing technician and manufacturing team in a startup environment.
- •Drive production ramp: pilot modules in 2026 followed by volume scaling in 2027 and beyond.
- •Own manufacturing strategy, process simplification, cost estimation/control for lines and products, and continuous improvement.
- •Get hands-on with assembly processes.
- •Requirements Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or another related field, or the equivalent experience. 5+ years of proven experience building and scaling production lines in complex modular or large-scale assembly environments such as aerospace, industrial processing, energy, oil and gas, or automotive.
- •Strong background in fluid systems, mechanical assembly, metallurgy, and manufacturing processes such as welding, brazing, bolted joints, 5-axis machining, 3D printing, heat treatments, etc.
- •An established network of hardware suppliers and an understanding of what value they bring as compared to their competitors/contemporaries.
- •Startup mentality: comfortable getting hands dirty, wearing multiple hats, and thriving in ambiguity.
Domain expertise
cleantech
Benefits & perks
Equity options, 100% company-covered Platinum or HD/HSA (with company contribution) medical, 100% company-covered dental and vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k retirement options, Daily catered lunch, Free EV charging, Several annual social and team building outings