Our Mission  

SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡

XFRA by SPAN is the first distributed data center using existing infrastructure and underutilized power capacity to meet expanding AI compute demand.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

• Making electrification upgrades possible

• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

XFRA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to establish and support manufacturing operations for engineering builds and initial production. You will bring substantial experience managing internal operations or contract manufacturers, ideally in a high-tech environment, and will help turn production plans into reliable execution.

Responsibilities

· Support the setup and day-to-day operation of a manufacturing facility for engineering builds and initial production, including space, utilities, equipment, and material flow.

· Partner with engineering to develop and improve production processes and implement engineering changes that reduce build time and improve product reliability.

· Develop and document build processes that support production plans and schedules.

· Coordinate engineering and initial production builds with cross-functional teams; identify and close gaps in processes, materials, and documentation.

· Monitor supplier and contract manufacturer delivery plans, flag risks, and coordinate actions to protect build schedules.

· Support production planning, forecasting, and execution.

· Support manufacturing quality through in-process checks, verification of product function and material quality, and other relevant production measures.

· Work with cross-functional partners to improve manufacturability and serviceability.

· Track on-site materials, including receiving, inventory accuracy, usage, handling, and appropriate inventory controls.

About You 

Required Qualifications

· At least 10 years of experience managing internal manufacturing operations or working with external contract manufacturers.