Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Medical Device)

Motif Neurotech • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Motif is a medical device startup based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing minimally invasive electronic solutions for serious mental health conditions. Our goal is to create the smallest implantable brain stimulator to treat people with mental health disorders, utilizing patent-pending methods for wireless power and data transmission. We are an early-stage company with significant funding and are preparing for future versions of our technology. This role is crucial for ensuring we have the necessary resources to build high-quality medical devices on time. The Senior Manager will manage the manufacturing function, including implementing inventory and manufacturing management software, refining manufacturing processes with engineering, and overseeing a supply chain and multi-lab facility for Class III neural implant devices. This position will also manage a small team of operators and operations personnel. It's an ideal opportunity for someone experienced in medical device manufacturing to expand into broader operations management, including inventory, facilities, supply chain, and purchasing.

Requirements

• 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
• Substantial experience working with manufacturing resource planning or enterprise resource planning software for the purpose of managing manufacturing operations and builds (work orders, sales orders, etc)
• Experience in manufacturing and design documentation development, including writing and improving manufacturing procedures, developing or identifying areas for in-process inspections and influencing design for manufacturability
• Some experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management
• Demonstrable strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-departmental coordination
• Experience working under a Quality Management system (ISO 13485/21 CFR Part 820), and working with both design files and manufacturing records
• To be available to work onsite full-time in our Houston, Texas office (relocation assistance available)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or implementing a BSL Level II or stricter lab
• Experience with in-house sterilization and packaging
• Experience owning process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and FMEA/risk management activities for regulated products
• Experience in managing or implementing an ISO 7 or stricter cleanroom manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Establish and refine processes to support high-quality medical devices.
• Continuously improve processes for handling equipment, calibration, maintenance, inventory management, and manufacturing records.
• Work closely with engineering to validate and implement new processes or help refine existing processes for manufacturing.
• Partner with engineering to identify and evaluate new potential processes.
• Work with quality and engineering to conduct risk assessments (pFMEAs), monitor build quality, and inspect at appropriate control points.
• Own the process validation strategy across the product lifecycle, including IQ/OQ/PQ planning, protocol authorship, execution, and summary reporting.
• Participate in the Change Control Board (CCB) as the operations representative, reviewing proposed design, process, and material changes for manufacturing and inventory impact.
• Onboard and manage software, tooling, and new manufacturing equipment and processes to support resource planning, part lifecycle management, and new manufacturing procedures.
• Manage the team that manages supply chain by selecting suppliers, working with quality on effective supplier agreements, and monitoring supplier performance.
• Run manufacturing and inventory operations.
• Manage inventory and ensure full product and part traceability through receiving, inspection, and marking and labeling procedures.
• Develop the build schedule and ensure builds are prioritized and changes are communicated to appropriate stakeholders.
• Purchase supplies, tooling, and capital equipment for engineering and manufacturing according to our purchasing procedures.
• Represent manufacturing/operations in weekly meetings and in quality documentation reviews.
• Manage and maintain the facility and team.
• Ensure facilities are operational and safe by implementing and following OSHA guidelines and establishing and maintaining PPE requirements, safety markings, and more.
• Oversee a team of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and operations/supply chain personnel, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management, and set work direction across the function.
• Own the environmental controls and monitoring program for controlled manufacturing areas (e.g., cleanroom classification, particulate monitoring, gowning procedures) required for Class III device production.
• Ensure manufacturing's adherence to the company's Quality Management System, including DHF/DMR contributions, CAPA participation, and audit readiness.
• Occasionally travel to supplier conferences/trade shows such as MD&M West and/or to visit contract manufacturers and suppliers in Taiwan (a few times per year at most).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Participation in our 401k plan
• Unlimited PTO
• The chance to work with an incredible group of people working towards a common goal for a better future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed