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Head of Operations and Manufacturing Ripple Medical | California (Hybrid or Remote) | Full-Time

ABOUT RIPPLE MEDICAL

Ripple Medical is a health tech company on a mission to revolutionize hypertension management with our cuffless blood pressure wearable. Once cleared by FDA, our product will enable patients to easily and accurately monitor blood pressure at home, empowering them and their providers with actionable data to improve outcomes. We're a collaborative, mission-driven team of 33 working in a medical device regulatory environment to bring this technology to the millions of patients who can benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head of Operations and Manufacturing will own the end-to-end operational infrastructure required to bring Ripple's FDA-regulated cuffless blood pressure monitor to market and scale production. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives building from zero to one in a regulated environment: selecting contract manufacturers, standing up supply chains compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, establishing ISO 13485-certified quality management systems, and preparing for direct-to-patient fulfillment.

As a company preparing for 510(k) submission and commercial launch, this role is critical to ensuring we can reliably manufacture and deliver a high-quality, FDA-cleared medical device at scale. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in medical device manufacturing (particularly wearable or electro-optical devices), understands regulated hardware supply chains and design transfer, and can roll up their sleeves while building the team and processes for long-term growth.

This position reports directly to the CEO with high visibility to the leadership team and Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing & Production

• Lead selection and onboarding of contract manufacturing partners with Class II medical device experience, including RFQ, quality audits, contract negotiation, and ongoing management.
• Own design transfer and manufacturing transfer, working with engineering on DFM principles, Device Master Record (DMR) requirements, and production readiness.
• Establish production planning, forecasting, and capacity management for V&V builds, pilot production, and volume manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement in yield, quality, and cost while maintaining FDA and ISO compliance.
• Oversee pilot runs and scale-up, including process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and manufacturing controls.

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Build and manage the end-to-end supply chain, including component sourcing, supplier qualification, and inventory management per FDA purchasing controls.
• Develop supplier relationships and negotiate terms while ensuring supply continuity, traceability, and risk mitigation.
• Implement inventory planning to balance working capital with service levels, including buffer strategies for Year 1 launch.
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks: component shortages, single-source dependencies, geopolitical factors, and logistics disruptions.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and improve the ISO 13485-certified QMS in partnership with the quality and regulatory team, ensuring FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.
• Support 510(k) submission activities related to manufacturing, including process validation documentation, DMR development, and device history records (DHR).
• Define incoming inspection, in-process controls, and final product testing consistent with the risk management file.
• Manage product certifications for a Class II device, including FDA registration, UDI compliance, and applicable international requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for quality issues, ensuring post-market surveillance compliance.

Fulfillment & Logistics

• Design the direct-to-patient fulfillment strategy, including 3PL selection with FDA-cleared Class II device experience.
• Establish logistics and distribution for nationwide shipping of a regulated device with chain-of-custody and traceability.
• Develop returns, replacement, and warranty processes that balance patient experience, cost, and compliance.

Team & Organizational Development

• Start as an individual contributor who executes hands-on, then build and lead the operations team through 510(k) clearance and commercial launch.
• Establish operational metrics and dashboards for manufacturing, supply chain, and quality performance.
• Partner with finance on cost modeling, COGS optimization, and operational budgeting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, software, regulatory, and commercial teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-12 years in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain, with 3-5+ years in medical devices (Class II preferred), wearables, or regulated hardware.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers for regulated medical devices, preferably in Asia and/or domestically.
• Experience at or with CMs/EMS providers (Flex, Jabil, Celestica, Plexus, Sanmina) in Class II medical device or wearable programs is a strong plus.
• Track record of design transfer and scaling production from pilot to volume for regulated products.
• ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 experience required.
• Familiarity with the 510(k) process and manufacturing documentation (process validations, DMR/DHR) strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• Based in California or travel up to 25%.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $160,000 - $210,000 USD
• Performance Bonus: Tied to company milestones and personal objectives
• Equity: Early-stage stock option grant with meaningful ownership
• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision
• Additional Benefits: 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO

About Us

We’re ClosedWon Talent, a sales & go-to-market recruiting agency that specializes in working with fast-growing startups. If you're exploring your next move, we might have just the opportunity for you...including this one!

About The Company

We're helping a Seed-stage developer productivity startup hire their first two Founding Account Executives in San Francisco.

They’re building a platform for engineering leaders that goes beyond dashboards and vanity metrics. It analyzes real workflow data across the development stack and surfaces clear, actionable guidance on how teams can ship faster, reduce friction, and improve outcomes. This is sold as expertise and insight, not just another tool.

The Role

• Title: Founding Account Executive
• Report to: Founder
• Location: Hybrid in SF
• Comp: $100K–$150K salary, $200-300k OTE, plus equity

You’ll own full-cycle new business:

• Generate your own pipeline
• Work inbound leads
• Run discovery with engineering leaders
• Close mid-market and enterprise deals
• Help define how sales gets done

ACV ranges:

• $15K–$40K typical mid-market
• $50K+ enterprise entry point (with expansion upside later)

You’ll get a mix of faster-moving cycles and more strategic, multi-stakeholder deals.

Who They’re Looking For

Must-haves:

• Proven ability to generate pipeline in a scrappy environment
• Comfortable selling to technical buyers, especially engineering leaders
• Operates well with low process and high ambiguity
• High ownership mentality. Willing to do the unglamorous work

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience selling into engineering orgs or dev-adjacent tools
• Some technical or analytical exposure
• Evidence of fast progression or internal promotion
• Creative GTM experience: events, conferences, network selling, scrappy outbound motions

Job Title: Senior Technical Account Manager

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary: $170K Base Plus 40% Bonus Plus Excellent Benefits

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Account Manager with a strong track record in technical sales to join our dynamic team in Silicon Valley. The ideal candidate has strong industry knowledge, a consultative sales approach, and the ability to manage complex customer relationships in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

This position will have a strong focus on emerging markets including AI infrastructure, Data Centers, power electronics, semiconductors, advanced electrical materials, and EV. The Senior Account Manager responsibilities include pipeline development, business planning, product marketing strategy, portfolio management, and production forecasting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to understand and use product management tools (ROI calculations, lifecycle management, forecasting)
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; strong cross-cultural communication skills
• Strong people skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of business and product development principles, including engineering, operations, QA, sales, and CS
• Technical familiarity with electrical materials, magnetic materials, power electronics, thermal technologies, semiconductor-adjacent components, and/or Data Center systems supporting AI hardware
• Ability to understand customer technical requirements and translate them into product specifications and business strategies

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive revenue growth across key enterprise and mid-market clients
• Manage the entire sales cycle from qualification through contract negotiation and closing
• Build trusted relationships with clients, acting as a technical and business advisor
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, marketing, and product management—to deliver tailored solutions
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new opportunities
• Provide accurate forecasts and maintain CRM data integrity
• Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop solutions for sales, customer service, and marketing challenges
• Assist with customer issue escalation and resolution
• Coordinate with R&D and engineering on technical requirements related to thermal management, magnetic materials, electrical materials, semiconductors, and power electronics
• Serve as liaison between customer and vendors/suppliers/factories throughout product lifecycle for issues related to pricing, quality, design, costs, and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–10+ years of experience in technical or enterprise sales, preferably in hardware
• Proven success managing large, complex accounts and multimillion-dollar deals
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex solutions into clear business value
• Ability to work well in a cross-cultural environment

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all design control activities for new and updated products meet company procedures and global regulatory requirements.
• Lead risk management activities, including hazard analysis, FMEAs, and risk documentation.
• Support sterilization and biocompatibility assessments.
• Own and maintain design control documentation.
• Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure quality is built into every stage of product development.
• Maintain accurate test, validation, and risk records and report progress to leadership.
• Support regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), CE Mark).
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to design issues.
• Support complaint investigations, nonconformances, and CAPAs after product launch.
• Conduct DHF audits to ensure phase completion requirements are met.
• Review and approve engineering documents and test reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of quality engineering experience in medical devices, including new product launches.
• Experience with sterilization and biocompatability
• Strong knowledge of design controls, risk management, and medical device regulations (FDA, ISO, IEC).
• Experience with verification & validation (V&V) and FMEAs.
• Strong problem-solving and statistical analysis skills (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Quality certifications (CQE, CSQE, Six Sigma) are a plus.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

Company Overview:Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Description:

The Access Management Specialist role is responsible for processing security and access permissions for various individuals requiring building access. They also serve as a customer service representative, assisting with access control requests and troubleshooting badge-related issues. Other responsibilities include managing inventory, generating reports, and assisting with alarm remediation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day global badge operations management
• Hands-on operational involvement including processing Jira tickets, supporting new employee onboarding, and driving continuous program improvements
• Implement secure access zones and aide in the development of physical access infrastructure that supports identity management and RBAC/ABAC policies

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Security, Badging, Access Control fields.
• Proven experience with security access control systems (e.g., CCure, Kastle, Brivo, and property management access platforms)
• Strong background in access management within security operations
• Experience with Genetec is highly preferred

Work Schedule:

• Primary schedule: Monday through Friday 3pm-11pm
• Flexibility to provide support on weekends as business needs arise

Compensation

Estimated Pay Range: $30.35 - $42/hr

Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.

Position Overview

The Water/Wastewater Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil infrastructure projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of water and wastewater construction, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and related facilities
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Develop conceptual and hard-bid estimates
• Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits
• Maintain organized bid documentation and estimating databases
• Support project handoff to operations team upon award

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in water/wastewater or heavy civil construction
• Strong knowledge of treatment plant construction, underground utilities, mechanical piping, and concrete structures
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and mechanical drawings
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding infrastructure market

At OneNotary, we are transforming the notary industry by making secure, fast, and accessible online notarization available anytime, anywhere. Trusted by tens of thousands of businesses across the U.S., our platform powers critical transactions for individuals and enterprises in highly regulated environments.

As we continue to scale, we are looking for experienced leaders to help deliver operational excellence and a best-in-class customer experience.

We are seeking a Director of Notary Operations to lead and scale OneNotary’s nationwide notary network. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient notary services while continuously improving the experience for both business clients and individual signers.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Director will work closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Customer Success teams to optimize operations, strengthen quality standards, and support platform growth.

• Lead and scale OneNotary’s notary operations team and nationwide network of remote notaries.
• Establish training, certification, and onboarding programs to ensure notaries meet high standards of professionalism, compliance, and customer service.
• Implement quality assurance processes including audits, coaching, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to state-specific notary laws and RON regulations.
• Manage workforce planning and session fulfillment to maintain strong service levels.
• Track operational KPIs and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to improve tools and workflows for notaries and customers.

• 10+ years of leadership experience in operations, customer experience, or service delivery.
• Experience building and managing distributed or remote teams.
• Strong background in training, quality management, and operational process improvement.
• Experience in regulated industries such as legal tech, fintech, or SaaS preferred.
• Data-driven leader with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager with 7+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional IT initiatives within infrastructure and cybersecurity domains. This role will drive large-scale programs across enterprise infrastructure, cloud transformation, network modernization, identity & access management (IAM), and security operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with disciplined program governance, enabling the successful delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise solutions.

You will partner with Engineering, Security, IT Operations, Architecture, and Business stakeholders to lead end-to-end execution — from strategy and design through deployment and operational handoff — ensuring alignment to security standards, compliance requirements, and enterprise architecture principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale infrastructure and cybersecurity programs across multiple geographies
• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle: intake, chartering, design reviews, risk assessment, implementation, and post-go-live stabilization
• Partner with Security (IAM, SOC, GRC), Cloud, Network, and Infrastructure teams to deliver secure and compliant solutions

Establish governance frameworks including:

• Project charters
• Risk registers
• RAID logs
• Milestone tracking
• Executive dashboards
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across IT, Security, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Business units
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security controls, regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, data protection policies), and audit readiness
• Drive SLA and KPI definition, tracking, and reporting
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent security, operational, or compliance gaps
• Lead escalation management and executive-level communication
• Facilitate war rooms, incident coordination, and remediation tracking when required
• Ensure operational readiness including documentation, training, and transition to support teams

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure and/or cybersecurity programs
• Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure environments and cybersecurity including Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Network architecture (SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation), Identity & Access Management (Okta, SailPoint, AD), Cloud security posture improvements
• Strong understanding of SDLC and secure development practices
• Proven ability to manage large cross-functional teams across regions
• Experience defining and tracking KPIs, SLAs, and executive reporting metrics
• Strong risk management and issue resolution capabilities
• Ability to translate technical complexity into clear executive-level updates
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hi

I hope you’re doing well.

My name is Sai, and I’m an Account Manager with Astir IT Solutions. We are currently working with our client on a senior-level opportunity for AWS Generative AI Architect at Alameda, CA (Locals) .

Based on your background, I believe this role could be a strong fit.

Job Title: AWS Generative AI Architect

Location: Alameda, CA (Locals)

Experience: 10+ years

Position type: Contract W2/C2C

Job Description:

• B.E/B.TECH Graduate in the field of Technology
• Experience Range
• 14 Years
• Primary (Must have skills)* - To be Screened by TA Team
• 5+ years of Strong experience in AWS which should include below services

Skills:

• AWS Lambda
• Amazon EC2
• Amazon ECS / EKS
• Amazon S3
• Amazon RDS / Aurora
• Amazon DynamoDB
• Amazon API Gateway
• AWS Step Functions
• Amazon OpenSearch
• Amazon Bedrock
• AWS IAM
• AWS CloudFormation / Terraform
• Amazon CloudWatch
• Experience with serverless and microservices-based architectures.
• Multi-region deployment and high-availability design.
• Cost optimization and performance tuning.

Job Description:

• Experience working with LLMs and GenAI platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source LLMs).
• Hands-on with Amazon Bedrock and managed AI services.
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture design.
• Vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch, Pinecone, FAISS).
• Prompt engineering and evaluation frameworks.
• AI model integration into enterprise applications.
• Understanding of AI security, guardrails, and compliance.
• Job Description of Role* (RNR) - To be Evaluated by Technical Panel (Define it to give more clarity)
• Design end-to-end cloud-native architectures on AWS aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Architect and implement Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG pipelines, and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Lead technical design discussions and produce high- and low-level architecture documentation.
• Define best practices for scalability, security, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Design multi-account AWS environments using Well-Architected principles.
• Integrate AI services into enterprise systems and microservices architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Establish governance, data security, and responsible AI practices.
• Evaluate emerging GenAI technologies and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Soft skills/other skills - To be Evaluated by Hiring Manager (To define how this will be evaluated)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Expected Outcome
• We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions.
• The ideal candidate will design and lead the implementation of scalable, secure, and production-grade cloud architectures while integrating advanced GenAI capabilities such as LLM-powered applications, RAG systems, and AI-driven automation.
• This role requires strong architectural vision, hands-on AWS experience, and a solid understanding of modern AI ecosystems.

If you are currently open to new opportunities, I would appreciate the chance to connect and discuss this role in more detail. Please let me know a convenient time for a quick call, or feel free to share your updated resume.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks & Regards.

Sai

Sr. Account Manager

Astir IT Solutions, Inc.

Email ID: , Contact: 732-694-6000 * 795