LightForce delivers 3D printed patient-specific braces. Generated from a digital orthodontic treatment plan. Made for one. Born from light. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
About the role
LightForce is scaling fast, and we need an operations leader who can turn that growth into a world-class manufacturing organization. This is a builder's role: you'll take a fully digital, 3D-printed medtech manufacturing operation from early-scale to a disciplined production system capable of supporting a business well beyond $250M in revenue.
What they're looking for
- 12+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership, including significant experience in an FDA-regulated medical-device environment
- A track record of scaling a manufacturing organization through a major step-change in volume and complexity — you've done this before
- Deep knowledge of FDA Quality System requirements, ISO 13485, process validation, design transfer, and manufacturing controls
- Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, automation, and process engineering — and the financial fluency to manage significant CapEx/OpEx budgets
- Bachelor's degree required, technical degree preferred
More about this role
LightForce is leading the digital transformation of orthodontics and redefining the standard of care for patients. Our fully digital, 3D-printed orthodontic platform increases practice efficiency, improves clinical consistency, and enables more predictable treatment outcomes.
Unlike traditional stock brackets, LightForce delivers fully customized, patient-specific brackets paired with AI-driven treatment planning—optimizing outcomes at scale. With recent advancements unlocking the next phase of digital orthodontics, LightForce continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personalized care.
Learn more at www.lf.co
LightForce is scaling fast, and we need an operations leader who can turn that growth into a world-class manufacturing organization. This is a builder's role: you'll take a fully digital, 3D-printed medtech manufacturing operation from early-scale to a disciplined production system capable of supporting a business well beyond $250M in revenue.
You'll have real ownership — of strategy, of the P&L levers that matter (throughput, yield, capacity, cost), and of a growing team. You'll report directly to the President and work shoulder-to-shoulder with the executive...
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