Manufacturing Technical Program Manager

Hardware FYI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Base seeks a Manufacturing Technical Program Manager to drive planning, coordination, and execution of programs bringing new manufacturing lines, equipment, and processes into production for battery storage systems.

You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Production Operations to translate requirements into actionable plans and deliver on aggressive timelines as we scale from prototype builds to high-volume U.S. manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing program management or related roles.
• Experience launching manufacturing lines and bringing new automated equipment into production.
• Strong cross-functional communication with engineers, operators, suppliers, and leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills and bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program execution for new manufacturing lines and equipment deployments from concept through SOP.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules across process development, validation builds, installation, and production readiness.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Equipment Design, Supply Chain, and Production to meet milestones.
• Track equipment delivery, supplier timelines, installation sequencing, and commissioning activities.
• Identify risks early, plan mitigations, and present clear recommendations to stakeholders.
• Improve program management processes and tools to accelerate execution and scaling of factory expansion.
• Manage program budgets and equipment readiness and cost improvements for each initiative.
• Translate complex technical information into concise leadership updates.

Skills

Program management

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional leadership

NPI / new product intro

Budget management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About Base

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

About the Role

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

In this role, you will partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Production Operations to translate product and process requirements into actionable program plans, then deliver them on aggressive timelines. You will create clarity in fast-moving environments, anticipate risks, and ensure that every team remains aligned as we scale from prototype builds to high-volume U.S. manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing program management, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or new product introduction (NPI)

• Strong ability to work across technical disciplines and communicate effectively with engineers, operators, suppliers, and leadership

• Experience launching manufacturing lines, scaling processes, or bringing new automated equipment into production

• Demonstrated success managing fast-paced programs, resolving competing priorities, and driving execution in ambiguous environments

• Highly organized mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a bias for action

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent hands‑on experience in manufacturing environments

About the Tea

Our Manufacturing team is responsible for building and scaling the production capabilities needed to bring Base's battery storage systems to homes across the country. From launching new production lines to introducing equipment and processes, the team solves the technical and operational challenges of scaling U.S. manufacturing. Every successful launch directly impacts how quickly we can produce and deploy batteries, bringing us closer to our mission of making reliable, affordable energy accessible to more households. This is an opportunity to help build our manufacturing operations from the ground up, shape how we scale, and see the direct impact of your work on Base's growth.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.

Our Values

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.

• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.

• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.

• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.

• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in‑person. It’s not a 9‑to‑5. We are all‑in.

• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

Do the best work of your life at Base.