Job Description

Piper Maddox is partnered with a pioneering company at the forefront of climate innovation, developing breakthrough technology to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and transform it into carbon-neutral e-fuels. With bold plans for global scale and real-world impact, they are seeking a Head of Manufacturing to build and lead their production capabilities from the ground up.

This is a high-impact, fully onsite leadership role based in New York City. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder, process-oriented leader, and strategic thinker ready to transition a novel hardware product from prototype to scalable production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage in-house light manufacturing and assembly operations
• Scale production to deliver 2+ units per week, with iterative improvements
• Own the full production lifecycle—from inbound parts to functional systems
• Optimize workflows, inventory, BOMs, and cost structures
• Hire and lead a team of assemblers and production staff (10+)
• Design and implement scalable manufacturing systems for global deployment
• Collaborate closely with engineering, R&D, and leadership teams
• Evaluate vendors, partners, and suppliers to strengthen supply chain
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with environmental requirements
• Report on production KPIs, timelines, costs, and readiness for scale
• Support investor conversations with operational plans and performance metrics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
• 12+ years in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain leadership
• Experience with steel/plastic structures, fabrication, and assembly
• Proven ability to take hardware from prototype to high-volume production
• Comfortable with hands-on work, inventory, and production planning
• Deep understanding of cost reduction and capital equipment planning
• Strong communicator and team player—pragmatic, low-ego, solutions-focused
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to NYC (100% onsite role)
• Bonus: Experience in sustainability, hardware startups, or clean tech manufacturing

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