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