# Director of Industrialization at Panthalassa

- Company: Panthalassa
- What the company does: Panthalassa is a technology company focused on developing renewable energy systems in the ocean, particularly to power computing and Artificial Intelligence infrastructure. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://panthalassa.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Portland, OR
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $215K to $290K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/panthalassa/jobs/6201451004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/panthalassa-director-of-industrialization/

## About the role

Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.

## What they're looking for

- Own the integrated installation and commissioning schedule for each line, from facility handover through equipment installation, utility tie-in, commissioning, process qualification, and first article
- Define and drive the manufacturing critical path, including long-lead equipment, contractor sequencing, and dependencies on product and process readiness
- Establish operational readiness criteria and lead readiness reviews with Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and the incoming Plant Manager
- Define the production system requirements the line needs at startup, including ERP, MES, and quality system needs, and partner with Digital Thread and enterprise systems teams on their delivery
- Identify, track, and retire manufacturing schedule and technical risk with clear owners, mitigations, and escalation paths
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or manufacturing operations, including time in a technical leadership role

Tags: Manufacturing

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