Tract

Director of Advanced Manuacturnig

Mercer Island, WA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$300kDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment.
Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises.
Process, Automation & Industrialization Establish manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, test systems, production flows, and equipment strategies.

Manufacturing Strategy & Scale Define end-to-end manufacturing strategy, including make-vs-buy decisions, manufacturing footprint, partner selection, capacity planning, and regional deployment strategy.
Evaluate tradeoffs across cost, quality, lead time, logistics, supply chain risk, automation opportunities, and customer requirements.
Develop manufacturing roadmaps supporting new product introduction, production ramp-up, and long-term scaling.
Partner with engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, testability, serviceability, and production scale.
Operations & Performance Build production systems that achieve throughput, cycle time, labor efficiency, and capacity targets.
Lead pilot builds, process validation, production readiness, staffing plans, and volume production transitions.
Implement KPIs and dashboards to monitor yields, schedule attainment, bottlenecks, and overall manufacturing performance.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, supplier, and field quality issues.
Drive improvements in first-pass yield, defect reduction, process capability, and operational discipline.
Workforce & Partner Leadership Develop scalable training programs, work instructions, certification requirements, and operating procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
10+ years of manufacturing, operations, industrialization, or advanced manufacturing experience.
5+ years leading manufacturing strategy, process development, or production scale-up for complex hardware products.
Proven experience with manufacturing footprint decisions, automation strategies, contract manufacturing, OEM partnerships, and production system design.
Track record of improving quality, throughput, capacity, and on-time delivery.
Experience launching products from prototype or pilot production into volume manufacturing.
This role requires strong strategic judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to shape the long-term manufacturing model of a rapidly growing digital infrastructure business.

Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business.
Experience with data center infrastructure, thermal systems, liquid cooling, HVAC, power distribution, or mission-critical equipment.
Experience implementing robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Knowledge of global manufacturing strategies, supply chain risk management, and multi-site production scaling.
Experience in highly regulated, safety-critical, or uptime-sensitive environments.
Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business.

Expected Salary Range $200,000 - $300,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies including robotics, automation, machine vision, digital work instructions, and data-driven process controls.

to support the growth of digital infrastructure.
Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector.
We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands.
Position Overview The Director of Advanced Manufacturing will lead the manufacturing strategy for complex data center infrastructure products, overseeing the transition from prototype to full-scale production.
This role is responsible for manufacturing footprint decisions, automation strategy, production scalability, quality, and partner selection while ensuring products are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and at the highest quality standards.
The position works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and external manufacturing partners to support rapid growth and operational excellence.

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