Senior Director of Manufacturing

Oklo Inc

Senior Director leading manufacturing strategies for clean energy production. Focusing on compliance with nuclear industry standards and fostering hardware excellence in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the Manufacturing Center of Excellence, aligning with business priorities, loss analysis, and external benchmarks to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as quality, delivery, cost, and safety.
Lead the identification, planning, and implementation of process improvement initiatives using methodologies to enhance productivity and address root causes of inefficiencies.
Promote the application of best practices, standards, and innovations across manufacturing and vendor sites, including nuclear-specific protocols for radiation protection, material handling, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NRC, IAEA standards).
Coach and mentor design and manufacturing teams, production managers, and cross-functional stakeholders in autonomous operations, problem-solving, and change management.
Ensure adherence to nuclear safety culture, environmental health and safety (EHS) standards, and compliance with all relevant regulations, including risk assessments and process optimizations for supplier factories.
Collaborate with senior leadership to set continuous improvement targets, track project results, and report on progress, including cost savings, revenue impacts, and cultural transformations.
Support knowledge transfer and capability building through the creation of accessible platforms, training programs, and best practice repositories for global teams.
Manage project portfolios, budgets, and timelines for excellence initiatives, balancing client needs, stakeholder engagement, and conflicting priorities in a remote environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field
10+ years of experience in design, prototyping and manufacturing operations, preferably in the nuclear, energy, or high-regulated industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership or excellence-focused role
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach cross-functional groups, and drive cultural change
Proficiency in CAD design tools
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
Willingness to travel for site visits, audits, or team collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible time off
equity
competitive pay
401k
health insurance
FSA
flexible work hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

process improvementroot cause analysisautonomous operationschange managementrisk assessmentsproject managementbudget managementtimeline managementCAD design

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingstakeholder managementcommunicationfacilitationproblem-solvingcultural changeteam collaboration