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Pilot Production Lead

panthalassaPortland, OR

💰 $145,000 – $185,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman services

Quick Summary

Lead pilot production for ocean energy technology devices, managing schedules, workflows, and team growth at a renewable energy company in Portland, Oregon.

Skills & Keywords

pilot productionhardware manufacturingMES/MRP systemsLean manufacturing

Responsibilities

Translate project completion targets into production schedules and provide clear need-by dates to upstream teams
Manage pilot production work both in-house and with contract manufacturing partners across Portland-area sites
Stand up and operate pilot production workstations in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineers
Support the build-out of MRP and MES systems, including defining production transactions and workflows
Build production dashboards and KPIs to track output, throughput, and bottlenecks
Hire, train, and manage a production team as our pilot capacity grows
Work closely with engineering teams to move new designs from prototype builds toward stable production

Required Qualifications

The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.

5+ years working cross-functionally with technical teams to produce a hardware product
2–5 years directly involved with pilot production (high-mix hardware builds working closely with design teams)
Demonstrated ability to operate under aggressive production timelines
Experience building and leading a team
Experience building and using production dashboards or scorecards to drive improvements
Familiarity with manufacturing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, or similar approaches
Experience with factory tools and systems such as MES, SCADA, MRP, or QMS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Production experience across multiple hardware domains, with specific interest in experience with steel structures, electronics or avionics systems, pressure vessels, or marine coatings
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or manufacturing development programs
Experience improving manufacturing metrics such as OEE, throughput, yield, or cycle time
Experience coordinating production across multiple facilities or external partners
Must be authorized to work in the United States.