Manufacturing Operations Manager

Ampeers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

AMPeers is a Houston-based technology startup building its first dedicated production facility. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will own the commissioning of that facility and oversee day-to-day operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with capital equipment, by coordinating infrastructure, equipment installation, and contractor activities to ensure smooth production ramp-up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or plant management.
• Direct experience in a capital-equipment-intensive process manufacturing environment (semiconductor, thin film, etc.).
• Experience managing facility buildouts, equipment commissioning, or contractor coordination.
• Comfort standing up systems and processes without a template.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility commissioning including infrastructure setup, equipment installation, utility coordination, and contractor management
• Develop SOPs, EHS protocols, and quality systems from the ground up for an advanced materials manufacturing environment
• Manage chemical handling procedures for process gases and solvents in compliance with OSHA and local regulations
• Coordinate with the equipment engineering team on tool qualification, preventive maintenance, and uptime targets
• Manage facility vendors and consumables suppliers
• Build and develop the operations team as headcount scales

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Process engineering

Plant management

Capital equipment

Tools

Vacuum systems

Deposition tools

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Manager - AMPeers

Location: Houston, TX, on-site

Department: Engineering

Salary: Based on experience

Background & Job Description

Discovered at the University of Houston in 1987, high temperature superconductors (HTS) deliver dramatically higher current densities than copper and aluminum with zero resistance.

AMPeers is a technology startup out of Houston, TX, developing next-generation HTS tapes and symmetric tape round (STAR®) superconducting wires. In collaboration with the University of Houston, our technology enables the widespread adoption of superconductors in fusion magnets, power transmission, and next-generation electric machines.

As we transition from pilot-scale production to commercial manufacturing, we are building out our first dedicated production facility in Houston. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will own the commissioning of that facility and manage day-to-day operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead facility commissioning including infrastructure set up, equipment installation, utility coordination, and contractor management

• Develop SOPs, EHS protocols, and quality systems from the ground up for an advanced materials manufacturing environment

• Manage chemical handling procedures for process gases and solvents in compliance with OSHA and local regulations

• Coordinate with the equipment engineering team on tool qualification, preventive maintenance, and uptime targets

• Manage facility vendors and consumables suppliers

• Build and develop the operations team as headcount scales

Requirements

• Comfort standing up systems and processes without a template

• Direct experience in a capital-equipment-intensive process manufacturing environment (semiconductor, thin film, roll-to-roll, battery, solar, or specialty materials)

• Experience managing facility buildouts, equipment commissioning, or contractor coordination

• 5+ years in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or plant management

Preferred Requirements

• Hands-on familiarity with vacuum systems or deposition tools (CVD, PVD, ALD, or similar)

• Experience writing SOPs and implementing safety or quality programs

• Background in cryogenic, high-vacuum, or thin film materials environments

• Prior experience at an early-stage or scaling manufacturing operation

What We Offer

• Medical coverage (HMO and PPO plan options)

• Dental coverage with 100% no-deductible preventive care

• Vision coverage

• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance

• 401(k) plan with company contribution

AMPeers is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.