Manufacturing Manager

Who We Are

Danaher Cryogenics is a Boulder, Colorado-based startup at the forefront of sub-Kelvin cooling technology, serving the quantum computing, scientific research, and aerospace and defense industries. We offer a full line of Sub-Kelvin Cryostats, including the internationally-renowned family of ADR Cryostats.

Danaher Cryogenics’ elegantly engineered cryostats are used at first-rate institutions around the world, including national laboratories, universities, institutions, and defense and aerospace contractors. We pride ourselves on transcending the typical customer-vendor relationship that usually defines business and, rather, seek to partner with our customers to tackle challenges, find efficient solutions, and achieve their goals. Above all, Danaher Cryogenics believes that excellence starts with our team, and we are always looking for new members for our team who want to be a part of our challenging, fun, and rewarding culture as we journey in our pursuit of the near impossible in cryogenics.

Job Purpose 

We are seeking a Manufacturing Manager with 5+ years of experience. This role encompasses manufacturing project management, process development, product improvements, test system development, mechanical/electrical/software integration testing, and instrumentation controls. This role will be a key asset in the future growth of the company. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring milestones and quality standards are met
• Develop, document, and continuously improve assembly processes, procedures, and in-process inspection protocols
• Lead system integration and testing of products prior to customer installation
• Design, develop, and oversee test systems used in production
• Support customer site installations as needed
• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) with accuracy and consistency
• Coordinate inventory logistics, production planning, and procurement activities
• Integrate and validate instrumentation and controls across mechanical, electrical, and software systems
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, scientific, assembly, machine shop, customer, and administrative teams
• Identify opportunities for product improvements and drive them through to implementation

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline is a plus 
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing
• Ability to articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, be organized, and be highly driven and self-motivated 
• Demonstrated ability to roll up sleeves and work with team members on a collaborative basis 
• Must be comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced, challenging work environment
• Cryogenics experience is a significant plus 

Status: Full-Time, regular

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Compensation Type: Salary

Benefit Eligible: None

Reports To: President

Location: This position is fully on-site at our Boulder, CO facility

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Relocation: None

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a)(3) is required.

Pay Range: The annual salary range is between $100,000 and $175,000. Salary range accounts for variations in education, skills, and relevant experience.

Danaher Cryogenics is a challenging, demanding, and fulfilling work environment. It is essential that employees be excellent communicators and team players in addition to having a high level of technical expertise, and a high attention to detail and sense of priority. For more information about Danaher Cryogenics, visit our website at danahercryo.com .