Manufacturing Operations Manager

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER - AMPEERS

Location: Houston, TX, on-site

Department: Engineering

Salary: Based on experience

BACKGROUND & JOB DESCRIPTION

Discovered at the University of Houston in 1987, high temperature superconductors (HTS) deliver dramatically higher current densities than copper and aluminum with zero resistance.

AMPeers is a technology startup out of Houston, TX, developing next-generation HTS tapes and symmetric tape round (STAR®) superconducting wires. In collaboration with the University of Houston, our technology enables the widespread adoption of superconductors in fusion magnets, power transmission, and next-generation electric machines.

As we transition from pilot-scale production to commercial manufacturing, we are building out our first dedicated production facility in Houston. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will own the commissioning of that facility and manage day-to-day operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead facility commissioning including infrastructure set up, equipment installation, utility coordination, and contractor management
• Develop SOPs, EHS protocols, and quality systems from the ground up for an advanced materials manufacturing environment
• Manage chemical handling procedures for process gases and solvents in compliance with OSHA and local regulations
• Coordinate with the equipment engineering team on tool qualification, preventive maintenance, and uptime targets
• Manage facility vendors and consumables suppliers
• Build and develop the operations team as headcount scales

REQUIREMENTS

• Comfort standing up systems and processes without a template
• Direct experience in a capital-equipment-intensive process manufacturing environment (semiconductor, thin film, roll-to-roll, battery, solar, or specialty materials)
• Experience managing facility buildouts, equipment commissioning, or contractor coordination
• 5+ years in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or plant management

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on familiarity with vacuum systems or deposition tools (CVD, PVD, ALD, or similar)
• Experience writing SOPs and implementing safety or quality programs
• Background in cryogenic, high-vacuum, or thin film materials environments
• Prior experience at an early-stage or scaling manufacturing operation

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical coverage (HMO and PPO plan options)
• Dental coverage with 100% no-deductible preventive care
• Vision coverage
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution

AMPeers is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.