Head of mmWave Manufacturing & Scaling Operations

Elve Inc; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Generous vacation policy

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Elve Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Manufacturing to work with the CEO and COO to scale and operate a world-class manufacturing operation in Davis, CA.

The role focuses on leading the factories producing mmWave power amplifiers and achieving throughput and cost targets through optimized processes. The candidate will drive yield improvements, design new production lines, and implement systems like MES while maintaining ISO9001 and quality systems.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, a STEM field, business, or similar.
• 10+ years of experience leading manufacturing operations & production planning.
• 5+ years managing people.
• Proven track record of scaling production of complex technology products.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 best practices.
• Experience operating a manufacturing facility and scaling the production of complex technology products to medium or high volumes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations of Elve's factories producing mmWave power amplifiers.
• Take responsibility for product manufacturing and testing and KPIs to meet throughput and cost goals through the optimization and efficient operation of manufacturing processes.
• Drive yield improvement and cost reductions in close cooperation with the engineering team.
• Design and stand up new production lines.
• At the appropriate time, implement manufacturing systems (e.g. MES).
• Maintain ISO9001 certification and quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Production planning

Quality systems

ISO9001

On-site presence

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

MES

Job description

Elve Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Manufacturing to work with the CEO and COO to scale and operate a world-class manufacturing operation in Davis, CA.

The role focuses on leading the factories producing mmWave power amplifiers and achieving throughput and cost targets through optimized processes. The candidate will drive yield improvements, design new production lines, and implement systems like MES while maintaining ISO9001 and quality systems.