Director of Manufacturing Strategy

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and equity options

Flexible time off policy

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible work hours

Opportunities for professional dev

Job summary

Ladders is representing a leader in the Energy & Utilities space, seeking a Director of Manufacturing Strategy to own the enterprise manufacturing strategy. The role partners with engineering, procurement, and supplier teams to evaluate options, shape decisions for new hardware development and production transition, and implement scalable plans for growth, risk mitigation, and operational readiness.

This position is remote across the United States with a compensation range of $170,000–$220,000

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and production risks.
• Experience with low-volume or FOAK hardware development and production transition.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional analyses on manufacturing strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for supplier and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Define the enterprise manufacturing strategy to connect product plans with executable pathways.
• Lead make-vs-buy analyses considering feasibility and scalability.
• Build decision frameworks for scenario modeling of manufacturing options.
• Collaborate with engineers during FOAK execution to establish manufacturing strategies.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes and readiness to meet forecasted production rates.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on supplier assessments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing process evaluation

FOAK hardware development

Cross-functional analysis

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, nuclear, or related engineering discipline

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Manufacturing Strategy to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space.

This leader will own the enterprise manufacturing strategy and help connect product plans to practical, scalable production pathways. The role will partner closely with engineering, procurement, and supplier teams to evaluate manufacturing options, assess readiness, and shape decisions for new hardware development and production transition. This position is highly cross-functional and focused on turning technical concepts into executable manufacturing plans that support growth, risk mitigation, and operational readiness.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $170,000 – $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define the enterprise manufacturing strategy to connect product plans with executable manufacturing pathways


• Lead make-vs-buy analyses considering technical feasibility, scalability, and related factors


• Build decision frameworks to support scenario modeling for manufacturing alternatives


• Collaborate with engineers during FOAK execution to establish manufacturing strategies and process plans


• Assess supplier manufacturing processes and readiness to meet forecasted production rates


• Provide actionable recommendations based on supplier assessments to engineering and procurement teams


• Identify manufacturing constraints and develop mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, nuclear, or related engineering discipline


• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering or a related field, with meaningful leadership responsibility


• Ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and production risks


• Experience in low-volume or FOAK hardware development and production transition


• Proficiency in leading cross-functional analyses regarding manufacturing strategy


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders


• Willingness to travel as needed for supplier and manufacturing site visits

Benefits

• Competitive pay and equity options


• Flexible time off policy


• 401(k) with company match


• Comprehensive health insurance


• Flexible spending account


• Flexible work hours


• Opportunities for professional development and teamwork

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.