Director of Manufacturing

We seek a motivated Director of Manufacturing to join our seed-stage startup. In this role, you will lead the rapid manufacturing team at Parallel Fluidics to fabricate custom microfluidic devices for customers. You will be responsible for all aspects of the production process and ensure customer orders ship on-time and in-spec. The ideal candidate is comfortable with uncertainty and can solve open-ended problems systematically. We value individual ability and drive more than experience. Please apply if you are excited to create an outsized impact while experiencing the successes and challenges of building an early-stage startup firsthand.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and improve all aspects of our rapid manufacturing process, including CNC micromilling, injection molding, film handling, thermal bonding, optical inspection, and transition molding (our proprietary technology at Parallel Fluidics).

• Manage resources, equipment, personnel, and schedules to ensure on-time and in-spec delivery of customer orders.

• Create robust systems to improve yield and efficiency.

• Recruit and train new talent for the production team.

• Review customers’ designs for compatibility with our manufacturing process.

• Work collaboratively with the engineering team to develop and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment.

• Design and execute experiments to optimize process parameters.

• Quickly troubleshoot problems in the manufacturing process.

• Oversee maintenance of the facility and equipment.

• Work closely with the founders to scale our manufacturing service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Proven success in achieving manufacturing objectives in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organization and time management.

• Ability to work independently and dynamically in a fast-paced environment.

We value diversity of all kinds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Microfluidics is the technology behind the future of personalized medicine and rapid diagnostics. At Parallel Fluidics, we are building the development platform that will power the next generation of microfluidic products.