Director of Manufacturing

About the Job

Sesame Solar is looking for a hands-on, 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 renewable power, with a total battery storage of up to 250 kWh. They are engineered to meet peak and average use and provide uninterrupted, sustainable power. Our Turnkey, Mobile 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 the co-founders to scale 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 manufacturing processes

Job Requirements:

• Cutting-edge experience in assembly and manufacturing in Electric Vehicles, 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

• ISO certification experience and quality focused

• Background or degree in Engineering

• Creativity and innovation skills; familiarity with Intellectual Property including patents, trade secrets and manufacturing art

• Working in a hands-on, fast-paced, evolving, early stage company environment

• Must be located in Jackson, MI