2.1. VP of Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end buildout of our Exeter manufacturing facility in partnership with EPC firms. 
• Oversee commissioning and start-up operations to ensure rapid, cost-effective ramp-up. 
• Implement and continuously improve manufacturing systems and processes for full-scale production. 
• Align production capabilities with company goals for efficiency, sustainability, and throughput. 
• Develop KPIs and systems to monitor productivity, quality, and cost performance. 
• Provide strategic leadership for the engineering function with a strong focus on metallurgy and industrial design. 
• Ensure engineering and production designs meet technical specifications and compliance standards. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate R&D outputs into manufacturable processes. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Operations, R&D, Finance, HR) to ensure alignment and execution across the organization. 
• Manage relationships with EPC firms, contractors, suppliers, and external partners. 
• Oversee procurement and construction progress, ensuring milestones are achieved on schedule and within budget. 
• Build and lead high-performing teams across manufacturing and engineering functions. 
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, or a related technical field. 
• 10+ years of experience in industrial-scale manufacturing and/or engineering leadership roles, preferably in metals, mining, or related heavy industry. 
• Demonstrated success in facility buildouts, project execution, and production scale-up. 
• Experience managing EPC partners and complex capital projects. 
• Strong understanding of sustainable manufacturing and metallurgical processes is a major plus. 
• Exceptional project management, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills. 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, resource-constrained startup environment with high standards. 

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits: 

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. 
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families. 
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. 
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events and celebrations. 
• Learning: Learning & Development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. 
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!  
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.