--- title: 'Senior Manager, Assembly Operations at Hyliion' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-assembly-operations-hyliion-austin-2z7mctbbk6y5' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-03' --- # Senior Manager, Assembly Operations at Hyliion - **Company:** Hyliion - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Posted:** 2026-10-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion/jobs/6224569004 ## Job description Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Job Purpose The Senior Manager, Assembly Operations is responsible for Core, Module, and Harness Assembly at the Cedar Park, Texas facility as KARNO production moves from development builds to repeatable production. Hyliion designs and builds the KARNO Power Module, a fuel-agnostic linear generator for data center, commercial and industrial, and defense applications, combining additive manufacturing with precision electromechanical assembly. The position runs the shop floor through Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) performance, builds the standard work and discipline that make production predictable, and develops supervisors into front-line leaders. Designs are maturing, work instructions are evolving, and some assemblies are still being productionized, so the position brings structure to that environment without slowing the build. Continuous improvement is part of the daily work of the role. Leadership is exercised on the production floor by listening to the people doing the work and solving problems alongside them, with high standards and accountability delivered with respect. AI at Hyliion At Hyliion, AI is core to how we work. We equip every team member with leading AI tools and count on you to use them — to move faster, solve harder problems, and help us realize the full potential of KARNO technology for the world. Duties and Responsibilities - Own Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) performance across Core, Module, and Harness Assembly, with defined metrics, visual management, and daily tiered accountability. - Build a safety-first culture in an environment that includes high-voltage systems, pressurized assemblies, and heavy lifting and rigging, and lead incident investigations and corrective actions through closure. - Partner with Quality to improve first-pass yield, contain escapes, and drive structured root cause and corrective action (8D, A3) on build issues. - Deliver to the build plan by translating production schedules into staffing, shift, and capacity plans and managing schedule adherence day to day. - Control labor efficiency, scrap, rework, and consumables, and support operating budget development for the assembly organization. - Take ownership of assembly processes in transition from development to production, identifying gaps in work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and in-process test and closing them in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality. - Establish takt, line balance, and flow as volumes ramp, and use capacity modeling to anticipate constraints before they reach the floor. - Lead production readiness for new builds and process transfers into Cedar Park, including layout optimization, material presentation, technician training, and build validation. - Implement practical standard work that evolves with the design rather than waiting for a frozen process. - Lead continuous improvement from the gemba, running kaizen events and driving daily problem-solving at the point of work. - Apply lean tools with measurable results, including value stream mapping, value-added and non-value-added analysis, 5S, standard work, error-proofing, and flow design. - Deploy and mature site production system practices on the assembly floor. - Engage technicians in identifying and solving problems, and recognize the people who make improvements stick. - Lead, coach, and develop the Supervisor, Module & Harness Assembly and the Supervisor, Core Assembly, building front-line leadership capability and succession depth. - Set and consistently enforce expectations for shop discipline, including standard work adherence, 5S, safety practices, documentation, and attendance. - Own staffing, hiring, onboarding, skills matrices, cross-training, and technician certification for the assembly organization. - Partner daily with Supply Chain on material availability, shortages, and kitting. - Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on process development, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions. - Provide design for manufacturability and assembly feedback to Product Engineering and implement engineering changes on the floor. - Work with Quality on nonconformance, MRB, control plans, and build quality. - Represent the shop in design reviews and build readiness, and communicate status, risks, and escalations to Operations leadership. - Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business. ## Qualifications Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications include: - Education, Experience and Certifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required. - 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience required, including 5+ years leading supervisors or front-line leaders in an assembly environment. - Demonstrated track record of scaling an assembly operation, such as ramping a new product to volume, standing up a new line, or building production capability from early-stage processes, required. - Hands-on lean/TPS practitioner with documented, measurable improvement results required. - Experience in complex, labor-intensive, low-to-mid volume assembly where skilled technicians build to work instructions required, with experience building or scaling assembly of complex, heavy, or high-precision products where skill and craftsmanship matter. - Heavy assembly experience in engines, generators, turbines, compressors, power systems, or other capital equipment preferred. - High-precision electromechanical assembly experience involving tight tolerances, torque control, cleanliness requirements, and metrology preferred. - Wire harness or electrical assembly experience, including high-voltage safety practices, preferred. - Experience with aerospace, defense, or similarly rigorous quality systems (AS9100, PPAP, FMEA, control plans) preferred. - Experience in a pre-commercial, startup, or high-growth manufacturing environment preferred. - Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred. - Skills and Abilities - Strong command of SQDCP, tiered daily management, and visual management required. - Comfort operating with ambiguity, evolving designs, and incomplete documentation required. - Clear, direct communication, credible with both technicians and engineers, required. - Ability to bring structure to unfinished processes without slowing the build, treating an unfinished process as an opportunity to build it right. - Ability to lead improvement personally on the production floor rather than delegating it. - Ability to develop people through coaching and teaching rather than directing. - Ability to hold shop discipline standards consistently, fairly, and with respect, and to earn trust by listening to the people doing the work. ## Role Classification and Working Conditions This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in a production/assembly/engineering lab environment. Physical/Other Requirements - Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc., including very limited travel to the Milford, Ohio development facility. - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor. - Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Direct Reports This position has or may have direct reports. We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this role at this time. Benefits: - Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options - Dental Plans, with buy-up option - Vision Plan - Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options - Short Term Disability, paid for by the company - Long Term Disability, paid for by the company - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Savings Account (HSA) - 401k/Roth 401k - Voluntary Accident Plans - Voluntary Critical Illness Plans - Hospital Indemnity Plan Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com. ## About Hyliion ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hyliion develops sustainable, fuel-agnostic linear generator technology for clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production across stationary and mobile applications. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE American: HYLN) - **Headquarters**: Cedar Park, Texas, United States (operational presence also in Austin, TX and Cincinnati, OH) - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Thomas Healy (Founder and CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Electric Power Generation / Distributed Energy - **Target customers**: Commercial and industrial facilities, waste management operations, and other entities needing locally deployable prime power or energy arbitrage solutions. - **Mission or purpose**: “Create innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production” — with a vision of engineering the electrified future. ## Products & Services - **KARNO™ Power Module**: A fuel-agnostic linear generator enabled by additive manufacturing. Designed to run on various fuel sources (natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, etc.) for stationary power generation. Targets commercial and waste management industries. - **Hypertruck ERX™**: (Earlier product) Hybrid electric powertrain solution for Class 8 commercial trucks; prototype completed and production launched for first KARNO additive components in 2024. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately USD 430.5 million (as of 2026 data from LinkedIn) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of USD 3.5 million (public company; revenue reported on LinkedIn) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Total funding of USD 260.2 million, including a USD 233M corporate round in 2020. Early investors include a Series A round (USD 21M, 2017). Acquired Gentherm’s battery division (2018) and the KARNO generator technology (2022). Key executive hires from GE Additive, Cummins, Daimler, and others. - **Growth Signals**: 100 employees (+4.7% YoY); 14 open job postings; successful 100‑day operation of KARNO Power Module on a customer asset (Oct 2025); successful emissions testing milestone (Oct 2025); expanding from transportation to broader stationary power markets. ## Competitive Advantages - **Fuel‑agnostic architecture**: Operates on multiple fuel sources (including hydrogen and biogas), insulating customers from fuel‑price volatility and regulatory shifts. - **Additive manufacturing enabled**: Proprietary linear generator design reduces moving parts and maintenance, while enabling rapid prototyping and customisation. - **Proven reliability**: Demonstrated 100 days of continuous operation on a customer asset. - **Established IP portfolio**: Built through organic development and strategic acquisitions (Gentherm battery division, KARNO generator). ## Strategic Focus - **Transition from transportation to stationary power**: Hyliion’s core focus has shifted from hybrid truck powertrains to distributed linear generators for commercial and waste management customers. - **Scalable production**: Launching additive component production and expanding manufacturing capabilities in Austin and Cincinnati. - **Future‑proofing energy**: Targeting mobile applications (vehicles, marine) beyond stationary power, while maintaining a fuel‑agnostic approach to adapt to evolving energy economies. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing “Act with Integrity”, “Excellence in All We Do”, “Succeed as One Team”, and “Change the World”. Dog-friendly offices, healthy lunch/snacks provided. - **Benefits**: Generous PTO, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K plan, and two weeks paid parental leave. - **Engineering focus**: 54% of workforce in technical roles; team members drawn from companies like GE Additive, Cummins, Tesla, and Ford. - **Locations**: Primary office in Austin, TX; R&D and manufacturing in Cincinnati, OH; some roles in both. - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated (likely office-based for engineering and manufacturing roles, though some flexibility may exist). - **Job openings**: 14 active roles across Engineering, Commercial, Operations, and PMO (as of early 2026). ## Sources 1. [hyliion.com](https://www.hyliion.com/) – Company overview, mission, products, and newsroom. 2. [hyliion.com/about-us](https://www.hyliion.com/about-us/) – History timeline, identity, and team values. 3. [hyliion.com/careers](https://www.hyliion.com/careers/) – Benefits, core values, and culture details. 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion) – Current job openings and departmental breakdown. 5. 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