Brightsmith

Manufacturing Manager

Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, innovative company in the residential energy space. Due to continued growth, they’re hiring a Director of Manufacturing to take ownership of production and help scale operations quickly and effectively.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position focused on building and running manufacturing operations during a critical scale-up phase.

You’ll:

• Lead assembly operations
• Own production schedules, quality, and output
• Manage and grow a team of 8–10
• Drive delivery against ambitious targets (~700 systems this year)
• Build structure from the ground up (processes, KPIs, reporting)
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical improvements

This role sits at the heart of the business—what gets built and shipped will define success.

What they’re looking for

• Strong background in manufacturing/production leadership
• Experience in contract manufacturing or similar environments
• Comfortable with electromechanical assembly, build & test
• Someone still close to the shop floor (not removed from day-to-day ops)
• A hands-on operator who can build systems—not just talk about them

The environment

• High-growth, fast-paced, and execution-focused
• Early-stage manufacturing setup—you’ll be building the structure from scratch
• Moving towards 7-day operations, so flexibility is key
• On-site presence required (5 days/week in Pittsburgh)

Why it’s interesting

• Newly created role with real ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to build and shape manufacturing operations
• Direct impact on a major U.S. product launch
• Ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, driving output, and being in the detail

If you’re someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys getting stuck into real operational challenges, I’d love to speak. Please apply to the button below