Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing at https://roboptic.ai/index.html Head of Manufacturing at https://roboptic.ai/index.html in Hutto, Texas Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About Robo Optic Robo Optic is a Taiwanese-founded robotics and optical systems manufacturer with operations in Hutto, TX. We design and produce high-precision optical components and modules for demanding industrial and commercial applications. As we scale our U.S. manufacturing footprint, we're looking for a seasoned Manufacturing Head to lead our production operations end-to-end. The Role The Manufacturing Head is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations

• from production line design and process control to yield optimization and team development. You will own the factory floor: driving efficiency, ensuring quality, and building a culture of continuous improvement rooted in data and discipline. This role requires a leader who doesn't just manage production
• but deeply understands it.

What You'll Own Production Operations Lead the full manufacturing operation for optical components and modules, including lens grinding, coating, assembly alignment, bonding, and related processes Design and maintain production flow documentation including Value Stream Maps (VSM) Identify and eliminate bottlenecks using Theory of Constraints methodology Manage WIP levels across stations to optimize throughput and overall line efficiency Define and monitor takt time targets across production lines Test & Measurement Evaluate test station design logic and measurement capability (MSA, GR&R) to ensure equipment is not a source of yield loss Apply knowledge of optical measurement instrumentation

• interferometers, optical power meters, autofocus systems, and image measurement systems Distinguish process control stations from outgoing quality inspection stations and align them accordingly Quality & Yield Drive yield improvement through structured failure analysis using FMEA and 8D methodologies Implement and monitor SPC tools for statistical process control across critical parameters Apply Cpk/Ppk analysis to assess and improve process capability•not just report the numbers Differentiate root causes between equipment issues, process issues, and operator issues to drive targeted corrective actions Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to align production goals with business objectives Report on key manufacturing KPIs to senior leadership and Taiwanese HQ stakeholders What We're Looking For 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role Background in optical component or optical module manufacturing strongly preferred; fiber optics or active optical component experience a plus Hands-on fluency with optical specifications: wavefront error, MTF, surface roughness, transmittance, coupling efficiency Strong command of Lean manufacturing, VSM, Theory of Constraints, SPC, FMEA, Cpk/Ppk Proven ability to build and scale production lines•not just manage existing ones Experience working with cross-cultural or international teams (Taiwan HQ collaboration is a plus) Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Optics, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred Why Join Robo Optic Ground-floor opportunity to shape U.

S. manufacturing operations for a growing global company High-impact, high-visibility role reporting directly to senior leadership Competitive compensation Collaborative, technically rigorous culture that values precision and ownership