Operational Excellence Specialist

Job description

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy. Diamond Foundry is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to standardize technical knowledge, training, and processes across Equipment Operations. In this hands-on role, you will bridge the gap between engineering and the production floor by translating complex machinery workflows into clear, repeatable training systems and SOPs. You will partner with technicians and leadership to eliminate operational waste and lead continuous improvement initiatives. ### Responsibilities - **SOPs & Documentation:** Write, revise, and audit Equipment Operations SOPs, work instructions, and technical materials to ensure ISO 9001 compliance. - **Workforce Development:** Partner with trainers and engineers to build, maintain, and scale technical qualification and cross-training programs. - **Continuous Improvement:** Lead Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and process-mapping initiatives on the production floor to reduce cycle times and operational variation. - **Knowledge Management:** Eliminate "tribal knowledge" by creating scalable, standardized systems to capture and transfer lessons learned across teams. - **Operational Flexibility:** Support shifting engineering and production priorities by driving ad-hoc projects and system rollouts. ### Requirements - **Education:** Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Technical Writing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - **Experience:** 3+ years in manufacturing, continuous improvement, technical training, or quality assurance. Experience with complex manufacturing equipment is highly preferred. - **Technical Writing:** Proven ability to simplify highly technical engineering processes into concise, usable, and compliant document control frameworks. - **Continuous Improvement (CI):** Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, structured problem-solving, and data-driven process optimization. - **Soft Skills:** Excellent cross-functional communication, comfort working independently through ambiguity, and an ownership-driven mindset.