Solar Module Manufacturing Manager

Solestial; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Solestial in Arizona is seeking a Solar Module Manufacturing Manager to lead the production of solar modules, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will manage a team of 6-15 engineers and technicians, scheduling, inventory control, procurement, and training as we transition to high-volume manufacturing with a larger team of 10-50.

You will collaborate with process engineers to implement improvements and guide the shift from R&D to production in a rapidly growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production of solar modules and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Schedule and run production, manage inventory movement, and procure essential materials.

Job description

The Company

Solestial is pioneering the future of space-based solar power by developing advanced solar technologies optimized for the harsh conditions of space. Our innovative, low-cost, and scalable solar arrays are engineered for next-generation satellites, spacecraft, and orbital infrastructure. We are driven by a mission to power the space economy and unlock limitless opportunities in orbit and beyond.

The Role:

As a Solar Module Manufacturing Manager, you will lead the team responsible for production of solar modules at Solestial. You will be accountable for daily operations, meeting production goals, maintaining product quality, and ensuring a safe and professional work environment. Your team will be comprised of 6-15 process engineers and technicians, and your daily duties will include scheduling and running production, leading process improvements related to scaling production, managing inventory movement, procurement of essential materials, and technician training and development.

You will work in direct collaboration with manufacturing process engineers who are focused on process improvements, yield improvements, and new tool introduction. This collaboration will support transforming processes and products from the R&D teams to the production teams. As the company continues to grow and starts the transition to a new, automated, high-volume manufacturing line, you will transition to leading a team of 10-50 running high-volume production of solar modules.