Senior Manager, Medical Device Manufacturing & Operations

Motif, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Motif Neurotech, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to lead the manufacturing and supply chain for our advanced neural implant devices. The role requires guiding engineering collaboration, process validation, quality systems, and team leadership to ensure timely, high-quality production.

You will oversee a multi-lab manufacturing operation, implement ERP solutions, drive process improvements, and manage supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing and cGMP manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience hiring and managing performance for teams of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and/or support staff.
• Experience with manufacturing resource planning or ERP software for managing operations and builds.
• Experience writing and improving manufacturing procedures and influencing design for manufacturability.
• Some experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across departments.
• Onsite in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Establish and refine processes to support high quality medical devices.
• Improve processes for equipment handling, calibration, maintenance, inventory management, and manufacturing records.
• Collaborate with engineering to validate and implement new processes.
• Identify and evaluate new manufacturing processes with engineering.
• Conduct risk assessments (pFMEA), monitor build quality, and inspect at control points.
• Own the process validation strategy across the product lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) as operations representative.
• Onboard and manage software, tooling, and new equipment for planning and procedures.
• Manage supply chain by selecting suppliers and monitoring performance.
• Run manufacturing and inventory operations; ensure full traceability.
• Develop build schedules and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Purchase supplies, tooling, and capital equipment per procedures.
• Represent manufacturing in weekly meetings and quality reviews.
• Maintain facility and team; ensure OSHA compliance and PPE standards.
• Lead a team of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and operations staff; oversee hiring and performance.
• Oversee cleanroom controls and environmental monitoring for Class III production.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (DHF/DMR, CAPA, audits).
• Occasional travel to supplier conferences or contract manufacturers.

Skills

People management

cGMP

ERP systems

Documentation

ISO 13485

Job description

Motif Neurotech, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to lead the manufacturing and supply chain for our advanced neural implant devices. The role requires guiding engineering collaboration, process validation, quality systems, and team leadership to ensure timely, high-quality production.

You will oversee a multi-lab manufacturing operation, implement ERP solutions, drive process improvements, and manage supplier relationships.