Director of Manufacturing
Sesame Solar is looking for an experienced Director of Manufacturing. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of a company positioned to become the leader in Clean Mobile Power, and address the impacts of weather disasters caused by climate change by building renewably-powered Solutions that self-generate power without a fuel supply chain.
Meet Sesame Solar:
Sesame Solar designs and makes the world’s first fully-renewable Mobile Nanogrid to decarbonize off-grid power. While off-grid power solutions use fossil fuels, Sesame Solar leverages solar energy, green hydrogen backup power and battery storage to create a 1closed-loop clean energy system.
Depending on the model, Sesame Nanogrids can produce between 5 – 20 kW of solar power, with a total battery storage of 15 – 150 kWh. They are engineered to meet peak and average use and provide uninterrupted, sustainable power. Our Nanogrids serve dual use applications for industrial and military markets.
Why Join Us
Innovating and moving fast in a slow-moving industry with mostly diesel options, leading to plenty of inbound interest from cities, government agencies, corporations and the DoD.
Sesame Solar has traction, attention, a great product, and a team that can execute. This is the perfect time to join for someone who has experience scaling, and enjoys being able to make a massive impact at an earlier stage company.
Role Responsibilities:
Work closely with co-founders Lauren Flanagan and Namit Jhanwar to lead manufacturing and production.
Plan the next iteration of manufacturing flow
Select the technical platforms that better adjust to the needs of the product and industry
Automate and optimize their processes
Job Requirements:
Cutting-edge experience in assembly and manufacturing in Electric Vehicles, electric motors, batteries, drone manufacturing, aerospace, or robotics industries
Deep technical understanding of robotic welding, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, advanced manufacturing process flow and best manufacturing practices
Technical consulting for before mentioned industries is a plus
ISO certification and quality focused
Background or degree in Engineering
Creative and innovation skills
Working in a hands-on, fast-paced, evolving, early stage company environment
Must be located in Jackson, MI