Director of Product Development

Enexor BioEnergy, LLC; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity opportunities

401(k) and health stipend

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A climate tech startup is seeking a Director of Hardware Product Leadership to drive the product lifecycle for modular systems that convert waste into clean energy. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of hardware product development experience and will lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include ensuring reliability, managing timelines, and collaborating with technical leadership. The role offers competitive compensation, equity opportunities, and a hands-on approach to impactful engineering.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in hardware product development, launching complex electromechanical systems.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage technical programs end-to-end.
• Experience with modular or containerized system design.
• Strong mechanical/system integration intuition—comfortable in CAD, shop, and field.
• Experience with modular or containerized system design.
• Deep ownership mindset and bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware product development.
• Drive programs from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with the CEO on roadmap and priorities.
• Own program planning, timelines, and risk management across multiple concurrent product tracks.
• Balance performance, cost, and manufacturability in all decisions.
• Collaborate directly with the CEO and technical leadership on roadmap and priorities.
• Build scalable systems and documentation to support ongoing development and production.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Mechanical system design

Prototyping and testing

Risk management

Collaboration with technical leadership

System integration intuition

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Systems, or related Engineering

Tools

CAD

Prototyping equipment

Job description

Launch Modular Systems That Scale

Location: Franklin, TN (On-Site)
Type: Full-Time
Seniority: Director / Hardware Product Leadership

Join Enexor BioEnergy

Enexor is a venture-backed climate tech company outside Nashville, building modular systems that convert waste into clean energy and capture CO₂ at the source. We move fast, build real hardware, and take pride in solving tough engineering problems that matter.

Why This Role Matters

We’re launching multiple new small-scale, modular products and need a product development leader to drive that forward. You’ll own the full product lifecycle across new platforms: from early prototypes to final builds. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and execution, and is key to how we scale and ship.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional hardware product development across mechanical, electrical, process, and controls
• Drive programs from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and field deployment
• Work hands-on with engineering and manufacturing to ensure real-world reliability and field-readiness
• Own program planning, timelines, and risk management across multiple concurrent product tracks
• Balance performance, cost, and manufacturability in all decisions
• Collaborate directly with the CEO and technical leadership on roadmap and priorities
• Build scalable systems and documentation to support ongoing development and production

What We’re Looking For

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Systems, or related Engineering field
• 8+ years in hardware product development, with experience launching complex electromechanical systems
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage technical programs end-to-end
• Strong mechanical and/or system integration intuition—comfortable in CAD, shop, and field
• Experience with modular or containerized system design
• Deep ownership mindset and bias for action

Bonus Points For:

• Background in energy systems, carbon capture, or gas treatment
• Experience working in or alongside startups or fast-moving hardware teams

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Mission with urgency
• Flat org, fast decisions
• Equity upside in a growing climate tech startup
• Hands-on, real-world product work

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity opportunities
• 401(k) and QSEHRA health stipend
• Paid vacation and holidays

Ready to Build What Matters?

Send your resume and a short note to [e-mail]. Mention any builds, systems, or fieldwork that show your bias for action and real-world impact.