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Senior Director, Technology Development

Ōura
Location
Hybrid - San Francisco, California; TBD
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Supply Chain
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 15+ years in technology development, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, supplier industrialization, or a related field in consumer electronics, wearables, medical devices, semiconductors, or similarly complex products
  • Proven experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams across materials, processes, equipment, and automation
  • Deep expertise in several of the following: batteries, zirconia or brittle materials, PVD/coatings, molding/encapsulation, automation, precision assembly, or high-cosmetic manufacturing
  • A track record of taking technologies from concept and experimentation through supplier qualification, NPI, ramp, and sustained improvement
  • Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA, DOE, process capability, measurement systems, failure analysis, reliability, qualification, and statistical process control
  • Experience defining equipment and tooling strategies, selecting technology partners, and influencing global suppliers and contract manufacturers
What the job really is

The Senior Director, Technology Development at Oura will lead the manufacturing technology roadmap for next-generation products, focusing on areas such as battery technology, brittle materials, and automation. This hands-on executive role involves strategic leadership, collaboration with various teams, and the development of scalable production capabilities. The director will also establish processes to improve product yield and reliability while engaging with suppliers and managing a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary range mentioned for the role, only a general range for US locations
  • The role requires international travel, which may not suit all candidates
  • The position is described as hands-on, which may imply a demanding workload
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