Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Voyant Photonics
Job overview
The Director of Manufacturing Operations at Voyant Photonics leads the transition from pre-production to full-scale manufacturing, building the operational foundation to deliver high-performance LiDAR hardware products at scale.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves establishing and managing production processes, collaborating with engineering and suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals, leading cross-functional teams, overseeing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, managing inventory and supply chain efficiency, implementing quality management systems, and setting strategic manufacturing plans.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary with meaningful equity, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, team events, company meetups, and daily lunch provided at the New York office.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have over 10 years managing contract manufacturers with at least 5 years in senior leadership, proven experience in high-volume manufacturing especially in automotive modules or sensors, a hands-on approach, attention to detail, international travel capability up to 15%, and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.
Work environment and culture
Voyant Photonics fosters a dynamic, fast-moving environment focused on innovation in silicon photonics and LiDAR technology, supporting team events and company meetups to build community.
Company information
Voyant Photonics is a New York City-based company innovating compact, high-precision LiDAR sensors using silicon photonics, targeting robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation markets.
Job location and travel
The job is located in New York City with some international travel required up to 15%.
Unique job features
This role offers the unique opportunity to build manufacturing systems and teams from the ground up in a cutting-edge technology company revolutionizing the LiDAR industry.
Company overview
Voyant Photonics is a cutting-edge technology company specializing in advanced LiDAR systems for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial automation. They generate revenue by developing and selling their innovative, compact, and cost-effective LiDAR solutions to businesses seeking enhanced sensing capabilities. Founded by experts from top institutions, Voyant Photonics has rapidly gained recognition for its groundbreaking work in photonics and sensor technology, positioning itself as a leader in the next generation of LiDAR systems.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive leadership in contract manufacturing and your hands-on experience transitioning operations from pre-production to full-scale manufacturing, emphasizing your ability to build scalable systems and processes from the ground up.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in managing supplier and vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and optimizing supply chain efficiency, particularly in high-volume manufacturing environments related to automotive modules or sensors.
Apply through multiple platforms including Voyant Photonics' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and increase your chances of being noticed for this pivotal role.
Connect with current employees in the manufacturing or operations divisions at Voyant Photonics on LinkedIn, initiating conversations by referencing their work on scaling production or recent company milestones in silicon photonics technology as ice breakers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'contract manufacturing,' 'supply chain management,' 'production scaling,' 'quality management systems,' and 'automotive sensor manufacturing' to ensure your application passes initial automated screenings.
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