Plant Manager — Electroplating Line Build & Operations
Core
Build and operate a first-of-a-kind plant for electrolyser stack manufacturing, focusing on the electroplating line and electrode stacking/assembly.
Role type
Senior Plant Manager (Electroplating & Assembly Line Build & Operations)
Builds
Electrodeposition line for coating large metallic electrodes; electrode stacking and assembly facility for finished stacks.
Domain
Green hydrogen / Electrolyzer manufacturing / Industrial electroplating
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial electroplating/electrodeposition expertise, Chemical/process plant management, Facility construction and fit-out, Process qualification and quality control, EHS and chemical handling, Team leadership and hiring, Supplier and contractor management
Preferred skills
Hydrogen/electrolyzer/fuel cell/battery manufacturing experience, Alkaline electrolysis/nickel-based coatings knowledge, Lean manufacturing, ISO quality standards (9001/14001/45001), UAE/GCC industrial environment experience, Spanish language
Technologies
Electrodeposition systems, Rectifiers, Effluent treatment systems, Torque and sealing processes, Automation control systems
Responsibilities
Design plant layout and lead fit-out/installation/commissioning of electrodeposition and stacking lines; Set up product characterization and quality control checks; Manage safe handling of plating chemistries and EHS compliance; Transfer R&D processes to scalable production; Own day-to-day operations (throughput, yield, cost, maintenance); Build and lead the plant team; Manage suppliers and subcontractors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC leadership
