Head of Manufacturing
Kite Magnetics
About this role
Head of Manufacturing responsible for commissioning a pilot-scale production line and establishing Kite Magnetics’ first advanced manufacturing facility. The role leads scaling from pilot to mass production, building manufacturing teams, and creating a repeatable global playbook for production replication. Reports to the CEO and is based in Notting Hill, Victoria, as a full-time in-person position.
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About Kite Magnetics
kitemagnetics.comKite Magnetics specializes in enhancing electric motor efficiency through its innovative nanocrystalline stator cores. The company's products, developed at Monash University, can reduce stator core energy losses by up to 97%, significantly improving the range and payload capacity of electric vehicles. By utilizing advanced materials like Aeroperm®, Kite Magnetics offers solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes, ensuring maximum efficiency without compromising vehicle performance. Their technology aims to revolutionize electric motor design, making it lighter, more compact, and overall more effective.
Recent company news
SQM Lithium puts $3.6M into EV tech startup Kite Magnetics
May 21, 2025
Kite Magnetics receives $3.6 million seed investment from SQM Lithium Ventures
May 20, 2025
Kite Magnetics nets $3.6 million to scale up production of EV tech
May 26, 2025
Kite Unveils Lightweight Air-cooled Electric Propulsion System
Feb 27, 2023
Monash spinout Kite Magnetics expands with new advanced manufacturing facility
Feb 4, 2025
About Kite Magnetics
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$200k
per year