Director of Manufacturing

Scale the Future of Clean Energy & Carbon Conversion

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

Join Enexor BioEnergy

Enexor is a venture-backed early-stage climate tech company just outside of Nashville TN developing distributed systems that turn organic and plastic waste into clean energy and high-purity CO₂. We are reimagining how the world addresses emissions waste and energy accessone modular system at a time.

Were not just solving problems. Were redefining whats possible at the intersection of engineering energy and sustainability.

Why This Role Matters

Were seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead the production fabrication and field-readiness of our distributed energy and carbon capture systems. Youll be the tip of the spear turning designs into deployable ruggedized hardwareon time on budget and to spec.

This is a key operational leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. Youll own manufacturing execution team development supply chain and field readiness. Youll help build the infrastructure and processes needed to transition from prototype to scalable production without losing speed flexibility or quality.

What Youll Do

• Own manufacturing strategy planning and execution for all product lines.
• Lead a team of fabricators technicians and assemblers across mechanical electrical and integration domains.
• Translate engineering designs into efficient repeatable build processes using lean principles.
• Oversee fabrication assembly quality control and testingfrom submodules to full-system builds.
• Manage build schedules materials planning and in-house vs. outsourced production decisions.
• Implement and improve documentation SOPs and safety protocols.
• Drive cost reduction and throughput gains through smart tooling layout and process optimization.
• Partner with engineering field deployment and executive teams to ensure alignment from design through delivery.
• Oversee and manage external manufacturing partnerships to ensure alignment with quality standards production timelines and overall business objectives.

What Were Looking For

• B.S. in Engineering Manufacturing or related field (or equivalent hands-on expertise).
• 10 years in manufacturing leadership ideally in hardware startups energy systems or industrial products.
• Strong background in mechanical assembly low-voltage electrical and pressure system integration.
• Proven success scaling from prototype to low-rate/high-quality production.
• Deep experience managing work orders BOMs inventory QA and safety.
• Excellent team leadership mentorship and shop floor presence.
• Strong familiarity with tools like ERP/MRP SolidWorks Inventor and fabrication workflows.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience building containerized or modular energy systems.
• Familiarity with field deployment commissioning and ruggedized builds.
• Background working with vendors contract manufacturers or outsourced component suppliers.
• Six Sigma Lean or related continuous improvement credentials.

Why Youll Love It Here

• Mission with urgency: Youll help bring breakthrough clean energy systems to lifefast.
• No red tape: Flat org fast iteration direct ownership.
• Equity upside: This is a senior role in a venture-backed company with rapid scaling ahead.
• Tangible impact: See your work move from CAD to crate to customer at real scale.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary equity stake in a fast-growing climate tech company.
• 401(k) plan and health insurance stipend (QSEHRA).
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Ready to Build What Matters

Send your resume and a brief intro to Were especially interested in builders with a track record of turning hard tech into shippable field-ready products at speed.

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