Director, Core Manufacturing Technology

ŌURA

Director of Core Manufacturing Technology leading global engineering teams for Ōura's hardware processes. Focused on core technology development, standardization, and deployment across product lines.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $226,100 - $266,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Core Technology roadmap: Define and maintain the 3-year roadmap for foundational manufacturing processes
Standardize “Golden Processes”: Establish core process modules for all NPIs ensuring improvements are propagated globally
Build and protect IP: Identify, develop, and protect proprietary manufacturing methods for competitive advantage
Lead molding, encapsulation & optics excellence: Drive best-in-class optical solutions for biosignal sensing
Drive next-generation SMT: Own strategy for ultra-miniaturized SMT
Set equipment & tooling strategy: Define global “Best in Class” equipment standards
Deploy core experts into programs: Support project teams during critical EVT/DVT/PVT phases
Ensure CM site readiness: Partner with Global Supply Chain to qualify factories for high volume
Provide solution planning visibility: Maintain technical discussions within Manufacturing leadership
Act as technical anchor in Manufacturing leadership: Influence where and how to invest in new capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in high-volume Consumer Electronics, Wearables, Medical Devices or Semiconductors
Proven leadership breadth leading multi-disciplinary teams across SMT, molding/encapsulation, coatings, optics, and automation
Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field
Ability to balance urgent build demands with long-term process standardization and reuse
Experience owning strategic relationships with key equipment and process vendors
Comfortable working across at least three timezones in a global organization
Passion for moving towards core technology platforms
Ability to explain complex process topics clearly to technical experts and partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing processesoptical solutionsSMTmoldingencapsulationcoatingsautomationprocess standardizationequipment strategytechnical discussions

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginfluencestrategic thinkingadaptabilitytechnical explanationproject supportglobal coordination

Certifications

Master's in Materials SciencePhD in Mechanical EngineeringPhD in Chemical Engineering