Director of Manufacturing

JETCOOL Technologies is seeking a driven Director of Manufacturing & Operations to lead the product and hardware operations including purchasing, fabrication, assembly, quality, and shipping & receiving. Successful candidates will possess both the tactical ability to execute and the ability for big picture thinking. Strong preference will be given to those with a proven track record of hardware development and deployment with strong managerial and leadership skills and the ability to create an environment that promotes teamwork.

JETCOOL Technologies is a fast-moving startup, and MIT-spinoff, producing game-changing cooling solutions for aerospace, electric vehicles, and data centers. Join us to be part of some of today’s fastest growing industries, while having a positive impact on society through technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fabrication, assembly, quality, purchasing, and shipping & receiving with hands-on leadership and guidance
• Establishes and manages contract and outsourced manufacturing partners and programs
• Troubleshoots product and/or production failures and sets corrective actions and plans
• Ensures development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.
• Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organizations operations division.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
• Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
• Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.

Requirements:

• B.S. required, advanced degree in a business-related field preferred
• 7 or more years of experience with hardware manufacturing and complex operations
• Exhibits deep understanding and command of each element of the product sourcing, manufacturing, assembly, quality verification, and delivery process
• Able to engage with executive stakeholders, including board members and peers at other companies
• Data driven with the ability to master complex technical and hardware problems
• Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to design and implement strategy that drives business results
• Ability to quickly move from high level conversations into detailed operational discussions to drive business execution
• U.S. Citizenship is required