Electrolyzer Manufacturing Lead

PrimeStaff Management Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate infrastructure startup is seeking an Electrolyzer Manufacturing Lead in Mumbai to lead the transition of a seawater electrolyzer platform into commercial production. The role involves driving cost reduction, improving manufacturability, and establishing a robust supply chain. Candidates should have a strong background in complex hardware systems and manufacturing processes. This hands-on position also offers a pathway towards leadership as production scales up.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience scaling complex systems into production.
• Proven track record of cost reductions in multi-material systems.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition from prototypes to commercial production.
• Drive year-on-year cost reductions through DFM and optimisation.
• Establish and manage global supply chain.
• Hire and build a manufacturing team as production scales.

Skills

Electrolyzer manufacturing

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Manufacturing scalability

Process optimization

Deep materials knowledge

Team leadership

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

A growth-stage climate infrastructure startup building and scaling electrolyzer systems for carbon removal and green hydrogen production. Having successfully deployed large-scale pilot systems, the company is now transitioning into commercial manufacturing and is establishing its production capability in India. The current phase focuses on industrialising electrolyzer hardware – driving design-for-manufacturing (DFM), cost reduction, supplier development, and scalable production of complex, multi-material electrochemical systems, with a strong focus on cost optimisation, manufacturing scalability, and supply chain build-out. This is a hands‑on engineering and manufacturing build‑out environment, suited for candidates with experience in electrolyzer manufacturing, fuel cells, hydrogen systems, or related chemical/process equipment.

Electrolyzer Manufacturing Lead (Scale from 0 - 1 experience)

Based in Mumbai

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the industrialisation of a novel seawater electrolyzer platform, transitioning from one-off prototype and demonstration 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 while maintaining or improving system performance. The role starts as a hands‑on individual contributor focused on design transfer, process scale‑up, and supplier ramp‑up. As production volume increases, it will evolve into a team leadership position with a pathway towards Chief Manufacturing Officer. This is a high‑ownership role for someone who can bridge engineering design and manufacturing execution in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the transition from one-off, demonstration‑scale builds to serialised commercial production based on a Design for Manufacturing (DFM) strategy
• Drive at least 50 percent year‑on‑year cost reduction through DFM, material optimisation, process refinement, supplier strategy, and yield improvement
• Work closely with mechanical and chemical engineering teams to redesign stack and system components for manufacturability, durability, and cost
• Build detailed cost models and identify structural cost‑down opportunities across materials, processes, and logistics
• Establish and own the global supply chain, including vendor selection, qualification, negotiation, and performance management
• Oversee production of multi‑material assemblies, including titanium, thermoplastics, elastomers, and coated components
• Improve manufacturing workflows, QA and QC standards, and inspection processes
• Determine outsourcing versus vertical integration strategy based on cost, quality, and scalability
• Travel to domestic and international manufacturing partners and project sites as required
• Hire and build a manufacturing team as production volume increases

Requirements:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
• 7 or more years of experience scaling complex hardware systems into repeatable commercial production
• Demonstrated success achieving significant cost reductions in multi‑component, multi‑material systems
• Deep working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, forming, etching, injection moulding, laser cutting, compression moulding, and related methods
• Strong materials expertise across corrosion‑resistant metals, thermoplastics, and structural assemblies, with focus on titanium, stainless steel, and graphitic systems
• Experience redesigning engineered systems for DFM and cost optimisation
• Experience selecting, qualifying, and managing global suppliers
• Strong cost modelling, yield analysis, and process optimisation capability
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed
• Ability to operate hands‑on in a fast‑moving startup environment

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.