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

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

AMPeers in Houston, TX is building out its first dedicated production facility for superconducting materials. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will own the commissioning of the new facility and lead day-to-day operations, partnering with engineering and vendor teams to install equipment, set up infrastructure, and ensure safe, compliant processes.

This role requires hands-on experience in capital-intensive manufacturing, plus strong skills in SOP development, EHS, quality systems, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or plant management.
• Direct experience in a capital-equipment-intensive manufacturing environment.
• Experience with facility buildouts, equipment commissioning, or contractor coordination.

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.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Process engineering

Plant management

Contractor coordination

Tools

Deposition tools

Vacuum systems

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.