Director - Enclosure Manufacturing, US

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description:

Role Overview

The Director, Operations – US Enclosures Manufacturing is accountable for the performance, scalability, and execution of Fluence’s U.S. enclosure manufacturing operations.

This role owns the end-to-end enclosure manufacturing system across contract manufacturers, ensuring enclosure fabrication and assembly meet Fluence’s requirements for quality, cost, schedule, and scalability.

The Director ensures enclosure manufacturing operates as a high-performing, scalable production system aligned with enterprise manufacturing strategies, standardized tools, and operating processes.

Key Responsibilities

Enclosure Manufacturing Ownership:

• Own performance of U.S.-based enclosure manufacturing across contract manufacturers
• Drive production outcomes across schedule, cost, quality, and throughput
• Ensure manufacturing capacity, readiness, and scalability
• Identify and resolve systemic constraints impacting production

Manufacturing System Performance & Scalability:

• Ensure enclosure manufacturing operates as a cohesive, high-performing system
• Balance production flow and eliminate bottlenecks across fabrication and assembly
• Drive improvements in efficiency, cost structure, and throughput
• Support scaling of enclosure manufacturing to meet demand

Contract Manufacturer Management:

• Own relationships with CM partners executing enclosure manufacturing
• Ensure accountability for performance, cost, quality, and delivery commitments
• Drive continuous improvement and operational maturity across partners
• Align CM capabilities with Fluence manufacturing standards and expectations

Cross-Functional & Cross-Domain Alignment:

• Partner with Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Quality, and Delivery teams
• Provide manufacturing input into design, configuration, and change decisions
• Collaborate with peer manufacturing operations leaders to align on priorities, capacity planning, and execution strategies
• Ensure enclosure manufacturing aligns to enterprise manufacturing system needs and avoids siloed processes

Operating Model, KPIs & Process Standardization:

• Operate within and reinforce standardized manufacturing operating models and tools
• Partner with the Operations Process Excellence Manager to ensure consistent KPI definitions and reporting
• Align on standard dashboards, reporting cadences, and performance visibility
• Drive lessons learned capture and sharing across manufacturing domains

People Leadership:

• Lead and develop Operations Managers / Manufacturing Leads
• Build a high-performing, accountable team culture
• Strengthen team capability in manufacturing operations and supplier management

Risk Management & Quality:

• Identify and manage risks across manufacturing execution and supplier performance
• Ensure adherence to Fluence quality standards
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization
To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.