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Our offerings, comprising science, sensors, software, and consulting, assist our customers in optimizing operations, increasing yields, and ensuring quality, safety, and compliance standards are consistently met.<br></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Summary</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Director of Manufacturing Operations will report to the Exec. VP and will lead the contract manufacturing, in house final assembly/calibration, and logistics, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency across all processes. This role requires a strategic leader with a hands-on approach to manage day-to-day production and support the continuous improvement of production capabilities and efficiencies.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Hybrid Production Management: define and execute the global manufacturing strategy, overseeing external Contract Manufacturers (CMs) for component production while managing in-house teams for high-precision final assembly, firmware flashing, and calibration.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">CM Relationship &amp; Negotiation: Own the relationship with global contract manufacturers. Negotiate Master Service Agreements, enforce SLAs, and conduct regular audits to ensure partners meet the strict tolerances required for scientific instrumentation.</span></li>\n<li>S&amp;OP management: Lead the Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) process. Collaborate with Sales and Finance to align demand forecasts with production schedules, optimizing inventory levels to support \"High Mix, Low Volume\" complexity without tying up excessive working capital.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Operational Excellence (In-House &amp; Logistics)</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Final Assembly &amp; Calibration Oversight: Manage the daily operations of the internal team responsible for the final configuration and calibration of sensors. Ensure every unit leaving the dock meets rigorous scientific accuracy standards.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Global Logistics &amp; Compliance: Direct global warehousing, freight, and distribution networks. Navigate complex international trade compliance (import/export) for technical products and optimize shipping routes to ensure timely delivery to customers.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">NPI (New Product Introduction): Partner with DFM to transition new sensing technologies from prototype to mass production. Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback loops to reduce complexity and cost before products hit the assembly line.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Quality Assurance &amp; Continuous Improvement</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Quality Management System (QMS): Uphold and evolve the required quality standards. Implement rigorous testing for incoming materials and finished goods to minimize field failures and warranty claims.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Process Optimization: Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce cycle times,  improve quality, and eliminate waste in the supply chain.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Cost Control: Own the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) metrics. Continuously identify opportunities to reduce material and operational costs while maintaining product integrity.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) are a plus.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a complex, precision product high-tech, electronics manufacturing leadership role that includes the entire operations envelope from product definition, to production including the logistics process on the front end and the back end of the manufacturing process.  You must have strong financial skills and work closely with a financial team member, in our case the Corporate Controller.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Proven experience in improving and scaling production operations in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing organization.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to analyze and interpret data to make data-driven decisions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">What We Offer</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Competitive salary </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">401(k) retirement plan with a company match (up to 4% after your first year)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Clear paths for career advancement as you grow with us</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Company-paid life and disability insurance for peace of mind</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Health savings account and flexible spending account options</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A collaborative, inclusive work environment with regular team-building activities and fun company events</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 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