OPT Industries (http://optindustries.com) is a rapidly growing, venture-backed MIT spinoff company that focuses on building the next generation of additive manufacturing technology. Working at the intersection of automation engineering, computational design and polymer science, we design and commercially manufacture highly customizable materials and products- everything from medical devices to luxury fashion.

 

Position Summary:

 

Responsible for leading the transfer to manufacturing and scale up of new products and processes developed by the R&D team. Build upon transfer success, optimizing production processes, developing new capabilities, and leading continuous improvement efforts.. 

 

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Design and R&D teams to align product design and development with manufacturing capabilities.
• Develops secondary/post processing operations from a technical perspective, providing guidance to R&D and optimizing existing manufacturing capabilities.
• Oversee new product transfers and scale-ups, ensuring adherence to schedules and agreed-upon performance metrics.
• Document manufacturing processes in Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, leading personnel training.
• Drive validation efforts, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational protocols.
• Identify and test new production performance improvement opportunities and apply these in existing manufacturing settings.
• Spearhead continuous improvement projects by analyzing production data, identifying trends, and implementing process optimizations.
• Work collaboratively with the design team post-transfer to enhance print speed and unit throughput while upholding product quality.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, OSHA, ISO, and customer-specific standards.
• Provide technical support to the supply chain for materials and equipment, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project delivery.
• Deliver regular updates to the Operations team throughout the design and development phase of New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Performs additional duties and assignments as directed by management.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience, or Master's degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Track record of transferring concepts into industrial manufacturing settings.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Preference for experience with 3D printing equipment in a manufacturing setting or a background in a startup environment.

 

Benefits

 

OPT Industries provides the following benefits to all full-time employees: Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, Life and AD&D Insurance, Tax Free Commuter Benefits, 401k, and more.

 

OPT Industries is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.