Director of Contract Manufacturing Operations

Job Description

Job Description

The Elevator Pitch

Imagine the world you can help us build—one that leverages cutting-edge technology and innovative thinking to realize our vision of safer places to live, work, learn, and play. We are looking for a few more great minds to join our team as we continue to grow the world’s leading AI-enabled weapons detection company.

If you join Evolv in this newly created position as our Director of Contract Manufacturing Operations, you will lead our outsourced manufacturing strategy and execution. You will work cross-functionally to ensure our contract manufacturing partners deliver high-quality products on time and at scale. As Evolv’s manufacturing operations lead, you will drive operational excellence, supplier performance, and production readiness while building a scalable manufacturing infrastructure.

What does success in the role look like?

Execute and manage Evolv’s contract manufacturing strategy that supports scalability and cost-effectiveness. Specific responsibilities include product cost, manufacturing variances, inventory management,

Within the first 30 days you will :

• Establish relationships with key internal stakeholders (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) and contract manufacturing partners.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current outsourced manufacturing operations, identifying immediate risks and opportunities.
• Define initial KPIs for supplier performance, production efficiency, and cost metrics.
• Begin development of a scalable manufacturing operations roadmap aligned with company growth goals.
• Gain proficiency in internal systems including Salesforce, Arena PLM, and NetSuite.

Within 90 days you will :

Within the first 12 months you will :

The Work : What type of work will you be doing?

As Evolv’s first Contract Manufacturing Operations lead, you will have the opportunity to define and build the outsourced manufacturing function from the ground up. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a balance of long-term planning and day-to-day execution.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Technical & Systems Proficiency

Supplier & Partner Management

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000- $200,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share :

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

What is leadership like for this role?

The Director of Contract Manufacturing Operations will report to Evolv’s Head of Supply Chain and Procurement. The initial focus will be on building a robust outsourced manufacturing infrastructure to support rapid growth and innovation. As the company scales, the operations team may expand to include program managers, production planners, and manufacturing engineers. We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and every employee plays a vital role in protecting lives through technology.

Where is the role located?

This role is based in our headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Due to the nature of our software-enabled hardware products, this position requires daily on-site work, where the majority of our Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field and Tech Support teams are based. There is approximately 20% anticipated domestic travel required for supplier visits.

Benefits

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who :

Our Benefits Include :

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.