Carbon · 10 hours ago
Manager, Operations Engineering
Redwood City, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $264K/yr
8+ years expCarbon is a company dedicated to enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs through innovative technology. They are seeking an experienced Operations Engineering Manager to lead their Manufacturing, Process, and Quality Engineering teams, ensuring high-quality production and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
3D Printing3D TechnologyHardwareManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, and Quality Engineers
Foster a collaborative, data-driven, and continuous improvement culture within Operations and across the broader organization
Manage team priorities, resource allocation, and project timelines to meet operational goals
Own and drive all aspects of product quality for both incoming supply chain components and final system assembly
Implement and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for efficiency, repeatability, and cost-effectiveness
Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and documentation (e.g., control plans, FMEAs, work instructions)
Ensure processes comply with relevant industry standards and internal quality requirements
Be the technical expert and escalation point for complex yield, defect, and reliability issues
Champion the use of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and statistical methods for root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
Utilize Manufacturing Execution System (MES) data and other analytical tools to identify process bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
Drive projects to reduce scrap, increase first-pass yield, and improve overall operational efficiency (OEE)
Collaborate closely with Supply Chain to ensure the consistent quality of parts from our global supply base
Act as a critical link between Operations, Product Management, and R&D Engineering to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and smooth product transitions from NPI (New Product Introduction) to high-volume production
Communicate technical issues, project status, and quality metrics clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related technical field)
8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations engineering environment, preferably within high-tech hardware, capital equipment, or additive manufacturing
3+ years of experience managing a team of engineers
Deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, precision assembly, complex electromechanical systems)
Proven expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R), and other quality methodologies
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and solve complex, ambiguous problems
Demonstrated ability to be technical and hands-on, actively participating in problem-solving on the production floor
Preferred
A Master's degree in Engineering is a plus
Specific experience in additive manufacturing or optical assembly is a plus
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Time off programs
Company
Carbon
Carbon is a company that provides high-tech, waste reducing 3D printing services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Carbon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (6)
2023 (4)
2022 (10)
2021 (13)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$743.35MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital40 North VenturesGoogle Ventures
2025-11-12Series Unknown· $60M
2021-12-15Series Unknown· $1.35M
2020-07-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Joseph M. DeSimone
Board Member and Co-Founder
S
Steve Nelson
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-16
2025-11-28
Sourcery
2025-11-21
Company data provided by crunchbase