Electrolyzer Manufacturing Lead

A growth-stage climate technology company focused on developing and scaling innovative infrastructure solutions for carbon removal and clean hydrogen production. The organization is transitioning from pilot and demonstration systems into large-scale commercial deployment, with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, sustainability, and cost-efficient manufacturing of advanced electrochemical systems.

Electrolyzer Manufacturing Lead

Based in Mumbai

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the industrialization of a novel hardware platform, transitioning from one-off prototype 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.

Operating initially as an individual contributor, the role will evolve into a leadership position as production scales. It requires a hands-on, technically strong individual who can bridge engineering design and manufacturing execution, while working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the transition from prototype and demonstration builds to scalable, serialized commercial production
• Drive significant cost reduction through design-for-manufacturing (DFM), material optimization, and process improvements
• Collaborate with engineering teams to redesign components and systems for manufacturability, durability, and cost efficiency
• Develop detailed cost models and identify structural cost-saving opportunities across materials, processes, and logistics
• Establish and manage global supply chain, including vendor selection, qualification, negotiation, and performance management
• Oversee manufacturing of complex, multi-material assemblies (e.g., metals, thermoplastics, elastomers, coated components)
• Improve manufacturing workflows, quality assurance/control standards, and inspection processes
• Define and implement outsourcing versus in-house manufacturing strategies
• Support production scaling through close coordination with manufacturing partners and project sites globally
• Travel to domestic and international manufacturing locations as required
• Build and develop the manufacturing team as production volume increases

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience scaling complex hardware systems into commercial production
• Proven track record in achieving significant cost reductions in multi-component systems
• Strong expertise in manufacturing processes such as machining, forming, injection molding, laser cutting, and related methods
• Deep knowledge of materials including corrosion-resistant metals, thermoplastics, and structural assemblies
• Experience applying design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles and cost optimization strategies
• Experience in supplier selection, qualification, and global supply chain management
• Strong capabilities in cost modelling, yield analysis, and process optimization
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced startup environment
• Willingness to travel internationally

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in electrochemical systems, energy hardware, water systems, or chemical process equipment
• Experience with electroplating and surface treatment processes
• Familiarity with corrosion-resistant coatings and harsh-environment systems
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement systems
• Prior startup or deep-tech scale-up experience
• Experience building and leading manufacturing teams

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

EA: PrimeStaff Management Services Pte Ltd | 95C5411

EAP: Yang HuiTing Karin | R1106591