Manufacturing & NPI Engineering Director

Antora; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Premium health benefits

401(k) plan with contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Antora is looking for an experienced manufacturing engineering leader in San Jose, CA, to guide the Manufacturing & NPI Engineering team. This hands-on leadership role involves scaling manufacturing processes for Antora’s thermal battery modules and ensuring product designs translate into effective production systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in manufacturing engineering with skills in team leadership, process development, and cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and an opportunity to drive meaningful change in clean energy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading engineers and managing technical programs.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Hands-on experience in new product introduction transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing & NPI Engineering team to scale production.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are safe, reliable, and scalable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement designs.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing process development

Engineering change orders

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

8+ years in manufacturing engineering or NPI

Hands-on experience with MES

Tools

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

Antora is looking for an experienced manufacturing engineering leader in San Jose, CA, to guide the Manufacturing & NPI Engineering team. This hands-on leadership role involves scaling manufacturing processes for Antora’s thermal battery modules and ensuring product designs translate into effective production systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in manufacturing engineering with skills in team leadership, process development, and cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and an opportunity to drive meaningful change in clean energy.