Electrolyzer Manufacturing Lead

A growth-stage climate infrastructure startup building and scaling electrolyzer systems for carbon removal and green hydrogen production. Having successfully deployed large-scale pilot systems, the company is now transitioning into commercial manufacturing and is establishing its production capability in India. The current phase focuses on industrialising electrolyzer hardware - driving design-for-manufacturing (DFM), cost reduction, supplier development, and scalable production of complex, multi-material electrochemical systems, with a strong focus on cost optimisation, manufacturing scalability, and supply chain build-out. This is a hands-on engineering and manufacturing build-out environment, suited for candidates with experience in electrolyzer manufacturing, fuel cells, hydrogen systems, or related chemical/process equipment.Electrolyzer Manufacturing Lead (Scale from 0 - 1 experience)Based in MumbaiAbout the roleThis role is responsible for leading the industrialisation of a novel seawater electrolyzer platform, transitioning from one-off prototype and demonstration builds into scalable, repeatable commercial production. The Manufacturing Lead will play a critical role in driving cost reduction, improving manufacturability, and establishing a robust global supply chain while maintaining or improving system performance. The role starts as a hands-on individual contributor focused on design transfer, process scale-up, and supplier ramp-up. As production volume increases, it will evolve into a team leadership position with a pathway towards Chief Manufacturing Officer. This is a high-ownership role for someone who can bridge engineering design and manufacturing execution in a fast-paced startup environment.Responsibilities:Lead the transition from one-off, demonstration-scale builds to serialised commercial production based on a Design for Manufacturing (DFM) strategyDrive at least 50 percent year-on-year cost reduction through DFM, material optimisation, process refinement, supplier strategy, and yield improvementWork closely with mechanical and chemical engineering teams to redesign stack and system components for manufacturability, durability, and costBuild detailed cost models and identify structural cost-down opportunities across materials, processes, and logisticsEstablish and own the global supply chain, including vendor selection, qualification, negotiation, and performance managementOversee production of multi-material assemblies, including titanium, thermoplastics, elastomers, and coated componentsImprove manufacturing workflows, QA and QC standards, and inspection processesDetermine outsourcing versus vertical integration strategy based on cost, quality, and scalabilityTravel to domestic and international manufacturing partners and project sites as requiredHire and build a manufacturing team as production volume increasesRequirements:B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field7 or more years of experience scaling complex hardware systems into repeatable commercial productionDemonstrated success achieving significant cost reductions in multi-component, multi-material systemsDeep working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, forming, etching, injection moulding, laser cutting, compression moulding, and related methodsStrong materials expertise across corrosion-resistant metals, thermoplastics, and structural assemblies, with focus on titanium, stainless steel, and graphitic systemsExperience redesigning engineered systems for DFM and cost optimisationExperience selecting, qualifying, and managing global suppliersStrong cost modelling, yield analysis, and process optimisation capabilityWillingness to travel internationally as neededAbility to operate hands-on in a fast-moving startup environmentNice-to-haves:Experience in electrochemical systems, energy hardware, water systems, or chemical process equipmentExperience with electroplating and surface treatment processesFamiliarity with corrosion-resistant coatings and harsh-environment systemsExperience implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement systemsPrior startup or deep-tech scale-up experienceExperience building and leading manufacturing teamsOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted. EA: PrimeStaff Management Services Pte Ltd | 95C5411EAP: Yang HuiTing Karin | R1106591

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