Manager, Stator Assembly

Hyliion•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Stator Assembly is responsible for building and leading stator assembly operations from early production through full-rate scale, ensuring safe, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing execution. This role translates engineering intent into disciplined production by establishing standard work, driving process improvements, and maintaining strong control of safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, the Manager, Stator Assembly leads day-to-day operations while developing the team, processes, and production systems required to support reliable scale-up. This role combines hands-on execution with operational leadership, owning both immediate build performance and the continuous improvement needed to achieve long-term production readiness.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred. MBA with relevant manufacturing or operations experience also considered. Equivalent technical training, military mechanical schooling or trade certification considered.
Some supervisory or team-lead accountability
Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly (stators/rotors, electric motors, generators, EV powertrains, or similar)
Experience with torque applications, epoxy processes, winding, ESD practices, and electrical/mechanical testing
Experience in pilot or low-volume build environments where processes are developed, not predefined
Background in aerospace, automotive EV, or high-reliability electromechanical manufacturing
Experience scaling operations from prototype to production
Proficiency in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement (5S, Standard Work, PFMEA, root-cause analysis)
Ability to manage and optimize production processes (line balancing, cycle time, control plans, WIP/FIFO flow)
Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing metrics (traceability, audit readiness, SQDC)
Experience with manufacturing systems and tools (MES, digital travelers, SPC)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly documentation
Leadership and team management skills (coaching, performance management, cross-training)
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration
Problem-solving and execution skills (identifying process gaps, supporting scale-up and equipment readiness)
Ownership mindset with high standards, accountability, and results-driven execution
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, early-stage environments

Responsibilities

Lead stator assembly operations across all phases of ramp (limited production through full-rate)
Drive performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets
Conduct daily go-see-act walks to monitor build progress, issues, and floor conditions
Lead daily standups and maintain weekly performance reporting to ensure alignment and transparency
Assign work, manage build priorities, and ensure execution aligns with production schedules
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop and deploy standard work, work instructions, torque specifications, and traveler documentation
Own control plans, line balancing, and cycle-time optimization to improve throughput and efficiency
Drive lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S and kaizen to continuously improve operations
Ensure PFMEA risks are mitigated through robust process design and control plan execution rather than inspection
Ensure disciplined execution of all quality-critical assembly operations (e.g., winding, epoxy/cure processes, ESD controls, electrical and leak testing)
Maintain full product traceability, including serialized component tracking and configuration control
Enforce compliance with build travelers and documentation requirements
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why, fishbone)
Drive audit readiness and maintain a high standard of quality compliance
Supervise, coach, and develop production technicians and contract personnel
Train team members on processes, tools, safety practices, and quality standards
Develop and maintain a skills matrix and cross-training program to support scalability
Foster a culture of accountability, process ownership, and continuous improvement
Manage performance, attendance, and staffing to ensure consistent coverage
Ensure material availability and alignment with production demand and consumption forecasts
Partner with Supply Chain to address shortages and maintain inventory accuracy
Maintain work-in-process (WIP) control, FIFO discipline, and organized material flow on the production floor
Identify process gaps, manufacturability issues, and risks to production readiness
Support equipment commissioning, tooling validation, and layout improvements
Contribute to capacity planning, headcount forecasting, and ramp readiness milestones
Provide feedback to cross-functional teams to improve product and process design for manufacturability
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.