Diamond Foundry

Operational Excellence Specialist

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Wenatchee, WA, USA

In-Office

92K-105K Annually

Mid level

Fashion

The Role

Translate complex equipment procedures into clear SOPs and training, lead Lean/Kaizen continuous improvement on the production floor, standardize knowledge capture, and support ad‑hoc engineering and rollout projects to reduce cycle time and variation.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Wenatchee, located in eastern Washington alongside the Cascadian Mountains, is a beautiful recreational town with much to offer. This quaint town experiences four seasons and is accompanied by ski resorts for winter activities, copious amounts of bodies of water for summer fun, and easy access to breathtaking hikes. Wenatchee is a short driving distance from Leavenworth, known as "Little Bavaria," and the wine country of Chelan. We know that you'll love the year-long beauty of Wenatchee

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. We also provide unlimited PTO and six paid holidays. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI and catered lunches for onsite staff. All benefits offered are available starting your first day.

Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Skills Required

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years in manufacturing, continuous improvement, technical training, or quality assurance
Proven technical writing ability to create compliant document control frameworks
Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, structured problem-solving, and data-driven process optimization
Excellent cross-functional communication, ability to work independently, and ownership-driven mindset
Experience with complex manufacturing equipment

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The Company

HQ: San Francisco, CA

158 Employees

Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

At Diamond Foundry, our mission is to create the future of diamond. We developed proprietary reactor technology capable of forming plasma as hot as the sun at unprecedented density to produce diamond at mining scale. In our zero-emission foundry, we sustainably create diamond for the jewelry and semiconductor industries. Our VRAI brand brings iconic innovation in diamond jewelry direct to consumers. For more information on how we’re creating the future, visit www.diamondfoundry.com. Fast Company World's Most Innovative Company TIME Best Inventions Business Insider’s 21 Most Innovative Tech Startups CNBC’s Top 50 Disruptors Inc’s 25 Most Disruptive Companies