Manufacturing Program Lead for Battery Manufacturing & Equipment

Base Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Base is hiring a Manufacturing Technical Program Manager to drive planning, coordination, and execution of programs that bring new manufacturing lines, equipment, and processes into production for our battery storage systems.

You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Production Operations to translate product requirements into actionable plans and deliver on aggressive timelines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in manufacturing program management or NPI.
• Experience launching lines and integrating automated equipment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program execution for new manufacturing lines, equipment deployments, and process ramps from early concept through SOP
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules, spanning process development, validation builds, equipment design and fabrication, FAT/SAT, installation, and production readiness
• Drive alignment and accountability with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Equipment Design, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure program milestones are met
• Coordinate equipment and tooling delivery including supplier timelines, shipment logistics, installation sequencing, and commissioning activities
• Identify program risks early, perform mitigation planning, and surface clear recommendations to technical and non-technical partners
• Build and improve program management processes and tools that accelerate execution, enhance transparency, and scale with the company’s rapid factory expansion
• Track and manage program budgets, equipment readiness status, and cost improvements related to each manufacturing initiative
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise updates for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

Program management

Manufacturing engineering

Communication

Leadership

NPI

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Base is hiring a Manufacturing Technical Program Manager to drive planning, coordination, and execution of programs that bring new manufacturing lines, equipment, and processes into production for our battery storage systems.

You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Production Operations to translate product requirements into actionable plans and deliver on aggressive timelines.