Charge Robotics
Head of Manufacturing
$250K–$300K
San Leandro HQ · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing leadership.
About the job
Leads the manufacturing function, establishing and scaling production operations for Charge Robotics’ products from early commercial builds through field deployment.
What you'll do
- Build and lead the manufacturing team and align manufacturing strategy with company goals and roadmap.
- Operationalize the production facility, including site readiness, equipment, workflows, safety, and staffing; establish manufacturing engineering processes and own NPI handoffs.
- Improve cost, quality, and production efficiency through DFM feedback, process optimization, yield improvement, documentation, and supplier quality.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing leadership and experience standing up and operationalizing a production facility.
- Experience taking complex electromechanical systems from prototype to production, especially systems involving metal fabrication, rigging, or heavy machinery.
- Familiarity with DFM, DFA, and/or GD&T, plus experience sourcing and qualifying suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Based in or able to relocate to the SF Bay Area; able to work 4–5 days/week at the San Leandro HQ and open to ~20% travel.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in automation, robotics, capital equipment manufacturing, solar or construction technologies, high-complexity low-volume production, or ION manufacturing software.
Pay
$250K – $300K (base salary)
Tools
DFM, DFA, GD&T, ION manufacturing software
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