Head of Manufacturing

Head Of ManufacturingCharge Robotics is hiring a Head of Manufacturing to own the full arc of how our products get built, from standing up and operationalizing our first production facility to building the manufacturing function supporting our field deployments. This is a foundational leadership role: you'll establish the processes, org, and physical infrastructure that take us from early commercial builds to repeatable, high-quality production at scale. You'll work in close partnership with engineering, supply chain, and field teams to ensure everything we ship (at HQ, at the production facility, and at our field deployment sites) is built right, built efficiently, and built to last and improve with time.What you will do:Build, lead, and grow a world-class manufacturing team, and collaborate with company leadership to align manufacturing strategy with company goals and roadmapOwn the operationalization of our production facility end-to-end (site readiness, equipment, workflows, safety, and staffing) drawing on prior experience doing this beforeBuild and maintain a manufacturing engineering org in close lockstep with design engineering to ensure HQ builds, facility production, and field deployments are efficient and continuously optimized for manufacturability. Own the NPI process to ensure smooth handoffs from development into productionCollaborate with supply chain to drive COGS reduction over time through DFM feedback, process optimization, and yield improvementEstablish manufacturing processes, documentation, and organizational design (including BOMs, drawings, part qualification, and supplier quality) and set the bar for excellence across all manufacturing activityInternally and externally represent the manufacturing function to key stakeholders including employees, customers, executives, and investors, and own EHS compliance and safety culture at the production facilityYou:Have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate clearly across engineers, suppliers, technicians, and leadershipHave 10+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing leadership role, including standing up and operationalizing a production facilityHave brought complex electromechanical systems, especially those involving metal fabrication, rigging, or heavy machinery, from prototype to productionAre familiar with DFM, DFA, and/or GD&T principles, and have experience sourcing and qualifying suppliers and contract manufacturersOperate effectively in a fast-paced, in-person startup environment; can roll up your sleeves when needed while maintaining context of broader organizational goalsAre based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area, and able to work 4-5 days/week from our San Leandro HQAre open to ~20% travel (including field deployments and production facility)Are excited to personally play a part in mitigating climate changeIt'd also be nice if you:Have a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related fieldHave experience in automation, robotics, or capital equipment manufacturingHave experience working with solar or construction industry technologiesAre familiar with high-complexity, low-volume production environmentsHave used ION manufacturing softwareEqual Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.