Remote Director, Industrial Engineering

Summary

Join Sunnova, an industry-leading adaptive energy services company, in the Director, Industrial Engineering position. As a key leader, you will oversee the development and implementation of Customer First strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability of production, installation, and operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is required
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in industrial engineering, operations, or manufacturing, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Prior experience in the renewable energy or residential solar sector is highly desirable but not required
• Proven track record of leading operational improvements in a service-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Lead the analysis, design, and improvement of operational processes related to installation, WIP Management, and service operations, focusing on reducing waste, enhancing throughput, and optimizing resource allocation
• Customer First Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the highest quality in installation and operations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key departments including Treasury, Capital Markets, Revenue Management, Accounting, Operations, Dealer Support, Fulfillment, Software & Business Technology, and Sales teams to align strategies with business objectives
• Technology Enhancement: Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and tools (e.g., automation, data analytics, machine learning) to enhance operational performance and system integration across processes
• Quality Control & Continuous Improvement: Develop and maintain metrics to track performance against key operational goals and implement continuous improvement programs aimed at enhancing product quality and reducing cycle times
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data analytics to support informed decision-making, performance tracking, and predictive maintenance for operations
• Budgeting & Cost Management: Collaborate with finance and operations teams to develop budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining product and service quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• PMP certified or Lean Six Sigma

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive compensation & annual bonus
• Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Cell phone allowance for many roles
• Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provider
• Complimentary garage parking in Houston