Head of Manufacturing

The role

You will own how modules and skids are made, including automated assembly cells, fabrication, and welding. You will start hands-on building and commissioning cells in Chattanooga and grow into running production as volumes climb.

What you will do

• Design, source and commission the module assembly automation cell
• Manage polypropylene vessel and fitting fabrication including plastic welding and machining
• Qualify and manage vendors for modules and skids supply chain
• Automate skid fabrication and welding including robotic or fixtured welding
• Develop production readiness models, bills of material, and operating procedures
• Execute equipment specifications, vendor selection, installation and commissioning
• Manage safety and quality for a fabrication shop
• Hire and lead production staff and own the daily plan

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, welding or mechatronics engineering
• 3-8 years automating assembly, fabrication or welding on a production line
• Has specified, commissioned and started up automated equipment with vendors and integrators
• Has written the procedures operators run on
• Hands-on with thermoplastic fabrication, welding processes and pressure testing
• Comfortable with robot programming (FANUC, ABB, KUKA or similar) and PLC-driven equipment
• Has supervised technicians or operators, or has been the person the floor goes to when the line stops
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice to have

• Water treatment, filtration, battery pack, packaging or electronics assembly backgrounds

About the company

Kunin Technologies is revolutionizing the critical mineral supply chain by implementing advanced separation technologies to capture value from overlooked resources.