Manufacturing Operations Manager

15 hours ago

Emeryville, California, United States unspun Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Lead to join our team at unspun, a robotics and digital apparel company. As a key member of our Engineering Operations team, you will be responsible for scaling our novel textile manufacturing method, VegaTM, through project planning, requirements management, and strategic resourcing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the scaling of our bus-sized VegaTM machine production from beta design to deployment of hundreds of units, implementing efficient processes that optimize costs, quality, and sustainability
  • Drive and communicate critical design and manufacturing decisions to Contract Manufacturers (CMs), balancing risk, cost, scalability, and product quality
  • Develop and implement robust processes for information handoff between R&D and operations, including change control procedures and comprehensive documentation practices
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team, identifying and filling key expertise gaps
  • Establish and monitor strong metrics for communicating and confirming reliability/quality across a complex supply chain
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), focusing on material selection, process optimization, and precision machining needs for large moving assemblies
  • Engage in design reviews, technical discussions, and DFM, providing critical insights from a manufacturing perspective
  • Continuously optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and sustainability
Requirements
  • 5+ years of proven experience in engineering and manufacturing, preferably with large industrial equipment
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and production scaling techniques, with expertise in DFM principles
  • Strong proficiency in quality management and change control processes (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA) and experience with industry-standard MES software
  • Proven track record in project management, mentoring junior engineers, and building high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts across diverse teams and guide suppliers in efficient manufacturing methods
  • Adaptability, innovative problem-solving skills, and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Commitment to sustainability and experience in sustainable manufacturing practices
Bonus Points
  • Experience taking a single product from beta design to manufacturing thousands of units
  • Knowledge of textile or apparel manufacturing processes
  • Experience with automated or robotic manufacturing systems
  • Background in sustainable or carbon-reducing manufacturing initiatives
About unspun

unspun is a robotics and digital apparel company, with a mission to reduce global carbon emissions by 1% through automated, localized, and intentional manufacturing. We're a team of designers and engineers, industry-veterans and serial entrepreneurs, artists and developers. We're aspiring chess masters and climbers, bakers and photographers. Originally spun out of Stanford and the University of Colorado, we now call the Bay Area home, with strong ties to Hong Kong.

Benefits
  • self-regulated vacation policy
  • comprehensive (gold & platinum) health/dental/vision insurance
  • company sponsored 401k and HSA or FSA
  • monthly gym membership or relevant online education grant of up to $150/month
  • pre-tax commuter benefits
  • incentive stock options

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