Senior Manager, Materials Manufacturing

About Polaris Electro-Optics: At Polaris Electro-Optics, we are pioneering the future of optical communications. We develop cutting‑edge ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals (FNLCs) and integrate them into silicon photonics to create next‑generation, high‑speed modulators. Our cross‑disciplinary team is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in electro‑optics, and we are looking for top‑tier talent to help with manufacturing these novel materials.

We are seeking a highly technical, execution‑oriented Senior Manager of Materials Manufacturing to lead the scaling, formulation, and quality assurance of our next‑generation ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal (FNLC) chromophores and printable photonic inks. This pivotal role serves as the primary engineering and quality bridge between our internal Colorado research and development core, our contract manufacturing partners, and downstream semiconductor Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep background in advanced organic materials or polymer chemistry, hands‑on expertise in compounding/formulation, and a proven track record managing technical transfers with international CDMOs. You will own the raw material supply chain, establish a "Phase 0" ISO 9001‑compliant Quality Management System (QMS), and personally oversee the high‑purity, micro‑scale ink formulation operations in our Colorado lab.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external custom synthesis providers, directing campaigns for multi‑step synthesis of organic FNLC chromophores.
• Lead international technology transfer, process validation, and scale‑up efforts from initial pilot scale to commercial lot production.
• Audit offshore manufacturing sites to ensure adherence to stringent Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) protocols, including specific multi‑injection HPLC‑PDA‑CAD setups, trace metal purification (