The Client

A U.S.-based solar manufacturing platform is scaling domestic module production and strengthening its production leadership team. This role sits at the core of factory ramp-up, equipment reliability, and process stability during a critical expansion phase.

The Role

The Manufacturing Manager owns production process performance and manufacturing equipment readiness across the solar module production line. The mandate is straightforward: stabilize output, improve yield and uptime, and support capacity expansion from initial operations toward large-scale, multi-shift manufacturing. This position works closely with plant leadership, engineering, quality, and overseas equipment partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes across the module production line

• Lead installation, commissioning, and ramp-up of production equipment and new lines

• Act as the technical interface with equipment suppliers, including Asia-based vendors

• Drive improvements in yield, efficiency, uptime, and process stability

• Support transition from single-shift to multi-shift operations through standardization and training

• Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues in live production environments

• Partner with quality, engineering, and operations teams on continuous improvement

• Contribute to CAPEX planning, technical documentation, and expansion readiness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

• 7+ years’ experience in solar module manufacturing or high-volume industrial manufacturing

• Hands-on ownership of production equipment and process optimization

• Direct experience with factory ramp-up and scale-up environments

• Familiarity with equipment and process technologies sourced from Asia strongly preferred

• Comfortable operating independently in fast-growth, low-bureaucracy settings

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