Head of Operations

JOB PURPOSE:

At H3X, we are building the most advanced electric motors in the world for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. At 12 kW/kg continuous, the HPDM family of integrated motor drives is a step change in electric propulsion technology and removes one of the main barriers blocking widespread proliferation of electric and hybrid aircraft. Our motors range in size from 30 kW to 30 MW, include integrated drives, and are 3X lighter than competitors’ systems.  

About the Role: The Head of Operations will oversee all aspects of H3X's manufacturing plants and ensure timeliness, efficiency, quality, and scalability. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in manufacturing and a proven track record in operational excellence. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring optimal production scheduling, quality control, equipment maintenance, and workforce management. 
• Lead and manage production, supply chain, and logistics teams to meet company objectives and customer requirements. 
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with H3X's mission and growth targets, focusing on scalability and efficiency. 
• Ensure all operations comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies. 
• Oversee production budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures to achieve financial objectives. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5-7 years in operations management within the aerospace manufacturing industry or a related field. 
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong proficiency in operational software and tools. 
• Demonstrated commitment to principles that align with H3X's core values, including perseverance, continuous learning, simplification, focused engagement, and iterative problem-solving. 
• Familiarity with safety protocols and regulations. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of electric motor manufacturing and assembly processes 

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Employee equity incentive plan 
• Health insurance: medical, vision, dental, ST & LT disability, and life 
• Gym membership stipend (up to $60/month) 
• Epic or IKON Ski/Snowboard Pass (up to $869 provided) 
• Flexible hours (deliverable-based goals) 
• Flexible time off (just need manager approval) 
• Relocation package 
• Bi-weekly company events 
• 401k program 

COMPENSATION: $120,000-200,000 per year 

THE COMPANY:

H3X Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of electric motors for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. They have developed a family of integrated motor drives that can scale in power from 30kW to 30MW with power densities as high as 12 kW/kg and best-in-class efficiency. This high performance is enabled by novel scalable core technology and proprietary manufacturing processes for motor stacking, winding, and assembly. The design, manufacturing, and testing of their products is done in-house at their headquarters in Louisville, Colorado. 

H3X’s world-class team is composed of experts from Tesla, SpaceX, GE Aviation, and Siemens with deep knowledge in electric machines, power electronics, material science, control systems, and advanced manufacturing. H3X takes pride in their multidisciplinary approach, relentless dedication, high capital efficiency, and Skunkworks-style execution. 

H3X has raised over $20M with backing from top VC firms and strategic firms, including Lockheed Martin, Hanwha, Y Combinator, Cubit Capital, Metaplanet, TechNexus, and Liquid 2 Ventures. 

H3X is poised to become the world’s leading supplier of advanced electric motors by 2030 to drive deep decarbonization in aviation, marine, and heavy industrial applications and unlock next-generation electrified defense technology to strengthen national security.