VP of Product Transition

CET is building advanced underwater systems designed for real-world deployment-not lab
demos. We are looking for a Vice President of Product Transition to take our most critical
prototypes and turn them into scalable, production-ready products.

This role owns the gap between engineering and manufacturing. You will be responsible for
standing up the systems, processes, supply chain, and infrastructure required to deliver hardware
at scale. This is a build role. You will not inherit a mature production system-you will create it.
You should be equally comfortable making decisions on the factory floor and presenting
production readiness to defense stakeholders. Your work will directly determine whether CET
can deliver capability at scale to partners like the United Stated Department of War.

What You'll Do:
 Own the end-to-end transition from prototype to production for CET's core systems
 Build manufacturing capability from the ground up-processes, tooling, facilities, and
workflows
 Drive aggressive design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) to eliminate
friction in production
 Stand up and execute pilot builds, validation efforts, and production qualification
 Build and harden the supply chain-identify critical components, qualify vendors, and
mitigate risk
 Define and scale facilities, equipment, and workforce to support rapid production growth
 Work directly with engineering to close the gap between design intent and
manufacturable reality
 Establish clear, measurable production and readiness metrics-and hold teams
accountable to them
 Move fast, prioritize ruthlessly, and make high-quality decisions with incomplete
information
 Demonstrate, with evidence, that CET can manufacture at scale-internally and to
external partners and customers
What We're Looking For
 Proven track record of taking complex hardware systems from prototype to production
 Deep experience in manufacturing, production scaling, or process development
 Hands-on leader who is willing to operate at any level-from strategy to execution
 Ability to build teams, systems, and infrastructure in a fast-moving environment
 Strong technical judgment and the ability to make decisions quickly under pressure
 Clear communicator who can align engineers, operators, and leadership around execution
Preferred Experience
 Underwater systems
 Mechanical engineering background with strong knowledge of composites and
fabrication
 Experience with control systems and system integration
 Familiarity with defense programs, DIU, or other relevant production readiness
frameworks
 Experience building or scaling manufacturing in a startup or high-growth environment

Position Type & Expected Work Hours:

Full-time salaried position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
but this role requires flexibility. Expect additional hours, including nights and weekends, to meet
critical milestones.