Operational Excellence Specialist

Diamond Foundry
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 92,000 - 105,000 annuallyFunction: Business OperationsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Cross-functional communication","Independent problem-solving","Ownership mindset"]

Standardize technical knowledge, training, and processes across Equipment Operations in a hands-on role bridging engineering and the production floor. Translate complex machinery workflows into SOPs, work instructions, and compliant documentation (ISO 9001), eliminate operational waste, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with technicians and leadership to scale technical qualification and cross-training programs, capture lessons learned, and support ad-hoc projects and system rollouts.

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Diamond Foundry
Diamond Foundry
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Operational Excellence Specialist

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Job Summary

Standardize technical knowledge, training, and processes across Equipment Operations in a hands-on role bridging engineering and the production floor. Translate complex machinery workflows into SOPs, work instructions, and compliant documentation (ISO 9001), eliminate operational waste, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with technicians and leadership to scale technical qualification and cross-training programs, capture lessons learned, and support ad-hoc projects and system rollouts.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Standardize technical knowledge, training, and processes across Equipment Operations.
  • •Bridge engineering and the production floor by translating machinery workflows into repeatable training systems and SOPs.
  • •Write, revise, and audit Equipment Operations SOPs, work instructions, and technical materials to ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
  • •Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate operational waste and reduce cycle times and operational variation.
  • •Partner with trainers and engineers to build, maintain, and scale technical qualification and cross-training programs, and capture lessons learned to eliminate tribal knowledge.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 92,000 - 105,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceFlexible SpendingRetirement SavingsLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeavePaid HolidaysMeal AllowanceEmployee Discounts

Key Requirements

  • •Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Technical Writing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • •3+ years in manufacturing, continuous improvement, technical training, or quality assurance, with complex manufacturing equipment experience preferred.
  • •Proven ability to simplify highly technical engineering processes into concise, usable documentation and compliant document control frameworks.
  • •Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, structured problem-solving, and data-driven process optimization.
  • •Experience writing, revising, and auditing Equipment Operations SOPs and work instructions to ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
Experience:ManufacturingContinuous improvementTechnical trainingQuality assurance
Education:Associate's in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Technical Writing, or a related field
Skills:Cross-functional communicationIndependent problem-solvingOwnership mindset
Tech Stack:ISO 9001SOPsLean manufacturingKaizen5SProcess mappingData-driven optimizationTechnical qualificationWork instructions

Company Brief

Diamond Foundry
Designs and manufactures lab-grown diamonds using proprietary plasma reactor technology, focusing on ethically sourced, sustainable diamonds for jewelry brands and direct-to-consumer sales.
Industry: Materials Science
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2012
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