Managing Director, Fourier India

As a Managing Director at Fourier's India office, you will play a crucial role in leading the engineering organization and contributing to the company's product strategy and execution. Your responsibilities will include: - Building a world-class engineering organization in India by hiring top talent, establishing core processes, and fostering a high-performance, mission-aligned culture. - Leading Fourier India's engineering team and collaborating with the U.S. team to define architectural and design directions for electrolyzer systems. - Overseeing hardware and software development, including test stands, fabrication, and stack subsystems. - Working with Fourier's leadership team to drive product development from early prototyping to late-stage manufacturing. - Providing technical oversight and hands-on leadership to accelerate development velocity. - Managing engineering budgets, timelines, and resources, as well as vendor and supplier management, including contract negotiation and sourcing critical components. - Contributing to building Fourier's collaborative and people-first culture across India and the U.S. Qualifications required for this role: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related Engineering disciplines. - Experience leading a global technical team, preferably in the US-India corridor, and working with global suppliers and customers. - 10+ years of experience leading teams, with director-level (or higher) responsibilities. - Proven success in managing 15+ engineers and scaling high-performance teams from the ground up. - Deep experience in building and launching industrial-grade hardware systems, as well as familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering problems in the energy sector. - Prior experience in manufacturing and scaling complex systems. - Skills in hiring, mentoring, and developing senior leaders and managers, along with a strong command of Indian HR practices, including compensation, performance management, and employee relations. - Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational influence, especially across geographies. Experience in vendor management, sourcing, and contract negotiations is a plus. In addition to the challenging and impactful role, Fourier offers a competitive salary & equity, comprehensive benefits, a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and the opportunity to shape the future of clean energy and grow with a mission-driven team.,