Manufacturing Manager-Surgical Robotics/OTTAVA
$118,000–$179,655 year
On-siteSanta Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Define and execute the manufacturing L&D strategy and roadmap aligned to business priorities, NPI milestones, and workforce capability needs. Build and scale practical, compliant training programs and frameworks that enable technician and engineering readiness in a regulated environment. Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and HR to translate evolving business needs into clear, execution-ready learning solutions. Lead and develop the L&D team by providing clear direction, prioritization, and alignment to business context. Establish standardized processes, metrics, and governance to ensure training effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement. Monitor, analyze, and report on training metrics to drive data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. Fully onsite role with up to 10% domestic and international travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, HR, or similar)
- 8+ years of experience in Learning & Development
- experience leading L&D strategy and execution in a manufacturing or regulated environment
- Direct people management experience of at least 2 years
- Demonstrated ability to build or scale programs/functions in a developing or changing environment
- Proven ability to operate independently with minimal direction and deliver outcomes
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, workforce capability development, training systems, and quality/compliance standards
- Demonstrated ability to implement advanced L&D tools, including digital content creation and e-learning platforms
- May require up to 10% of domestic and/or international travel
- The attendance policy required for this role is fully Onsite
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field
- Experience in MedTech, robotics, electronics, or complex assembly environments
- Certifications such as Six Sigma, CPTD/ATD, PMP, or equivalent
- Experience with digital learning tools and scalable content development approaches (e.g., Articulate, Vyond, Camtasia)
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