Manufacturing Technical Program Manager

Base Power Company • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Base is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute programs that bring new manufacturing lines, equipment, and processes into production for its battery storage systems. The role partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Production Operations to turn product and process requirements into actionable program plans and deliver them on aggressive timelines. The position helps teams stay aligned, anticipates risks, and supports the transition from prototype builds to high-volume U.S. manufacturing.

The Manufacturing team builds and scales the production capabilities needed to bring Base’s battery storage systems to homes across the country. This role offers the opportunity to help establish manufacturing operations, shape how they scale, and contribute directly to the company’s growth and its mission of making reliable, affordable energy accessible to more households. Base is a startup where priorities and responsibilities may evolve with business needs. The company works in person and describes its work as more than a 9-to-5, with employees all-in on its mission.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing program management, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or new product introduction (NPI).
• Ability to work across technical disciplines and communicate effectively with engineers, operators, suppliers, and leadership.
• Experience launching manufacturing lines, scaling processes, or bringing new automated equipment into production.
• Demonstrated success managing fast-paced programs, resolving competing priorities, and driving execution in ambiguous environments.
• Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and a bias for action.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional execution of new manufacturing lines, equipment deployments, and process ramps from early concept through start of production (SOP).
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules covering process development, validation builds, equipment design and fabrication, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, and production readiness.
• Drive alignment and accountability across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Equipment Design, Supply Chain, and Production to meet program milestones.
• Coordinate equipment and tooling delivery, including supplier timelines, shipment logistics, installation sequencing, and commissioning.
• Identify program risks early, plan mitigations, and provide clear recommendations to technical and non-technical partners.
• Build and improve program management processes and tools to accelerate execution, enhance transparency, and scale with factory expansion.
• Track program budgets, equipment readiness status, and cost improvements for manufacturing initiatives.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise updates for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time