Vena Vitals

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About Us Vena Vitals is on a mission to transform patient care through better cardiovascular monitoring. We make a small wearable device that monitors blood pressure continuously. Unlike other blood pressure monitors that only take a snapshot in time, we record the entire dynamic movie to track continuous changes to guide life-saving patient care. We plan to become the most accurate and actionable cardiovascular monitoring and management system to help improve lives of over a billion patients across the world each year. Job Description We are seeking a R&D Process & Manufacturing Manager to lead and expand our sensor fabrication operations. In this startup environment, the role combines leadership with hands-on involvement. This role will oversee the optimization and production of our next-generation continuous blood pressure monitoring sensors, to ensure quality, scalability, and compliance with medical device standards. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, the Manager is expected to be in the lab developing and improving processes, running experiments, troubleshooting issues, and fabricating sensors. Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day operations of the sensor fabrication facility, including scheduling, resource planning, and capacity management. Hands-on involvement in the manufacturing production of sensors. Troubleshoot and resolve sensor fabrication issues and implement corrective and preventative actions. Manage and mentor a team of technicians/operators. Establish and maintain metrics (yield, throughput, cost, downtime) to monitor performance and guide improvements to processes. Contribute to long-term sensor fabrication strategy, including vendor selection, automation, and capacity expansion. Lead process scale-up from R&D prototypes to pilot manufacturing and full production. Maintain equipment, tools, and facility readiness to support reliable operations. Required to follow all laboratory safety procedures, policies, and precautions. Key Qualifications Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Engineering or related fields and or relevant work experience Ability to work with delicate materials on a small-scale (millimeter-micrometer) is a must. Experience working in a wet lab environment with various chemicals and fume hoods. Excellent organizational, planning, and communications skills. Experience managing and developing operations staff. Experience in technical writing for developing documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and training materials. Proven ability to troubleshoot technical problems and implement process improvements Nice to Haves 5+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated industry with demonstrated progression into leadership. Experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and documentation for regulatory compliance. Hands-on experience with PDMS or similar polymer materials is a strong plus, especially for candidates with a background in microfabrication, biomedical devices, or wearable sensors. Experience in the practical application of statistics is a plus. Startup or growth-stage manufacturing experience is a plus. Experience in computer programming to control lab instrumentation is a plus. Experience with prototyping tools is a plus. Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, and experience with audits. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment. Highly organized and detailed oriented.