R&D Process & Manufacturing Manager

About the role

We are seeking a R&D Process & Manufacturing Manager to lead and expand our sensor fabrication operations. This role combines leadership with hands-on involvement in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the sensor fabrication facility, including scheduling, resource planning, and capacity management.
• Hands-on involvement in the manufacturing production of sensors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve sensor fabrication issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage and mentor a team of technicians/operators.
• Establish and maintain metrics (yield, throughput, cost, downtime) to monitor performance and guide improvements to processes.
• Contribute to long-term sensor fabrication strategy, including vendor selection, automation, and capacity expansion.
• Lead process scale-up from R&D prototypes to pilot manufacturing and full production.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and facility readiness to support reliable operations.

Requirements

• Required to follow all laboratory safety procedures, policies, and precautions.
• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Engineering or related fields and/or relevant work experience.
• Ability to work with delicate materials on a small-scale (millimeter-micrometer) is a must.
• Experience working in a wet lab environment with various chemicals and fume hoods.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communications skills.
• Experience managing and developing operations staff.
• Experience in technical writing for developing documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical problems and implement process improvements.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated industry with demonstrated progression into leadership.
• Experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with PDMS or similar polymer materials is a strong plus, especially for candidates with a background in microfabrication, biomedical devices, or wearable sensors.
• Experience in the practical application of statistics is a plus.
• Startup or growth-stage manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience in computer programming to control lab instrumentation is a plus.
• Experience with prototyping tools is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, and experience with audits.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Engineering or related fields and/or relevant work experience.

Skills

• MATLAB
• Chemistry
• Material science
• Wet lab

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $60K - $120K
• Healthcare benefits
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Pay

• $60K - $120K

Schedule

• Full-time