At IXI, we’re on a mission to transform the way the world sees. Our IXI Adaptive Eyewear is revolutionizing the eyewear industry, bringing cutting-edge technology to vision correction. Our glasses are equipped with dynamic lenses, intelligent frames, and real-time gaze recognition, providing naturally sharp vision in any situation.

Our team of experts in optics, medical device engineering, consumer electronics, and design is united by a common goal: to break the limits of traditional eyewear and change the way glasses are made.

Join our team as a Prototype Build Manager

We’re looking for a hands-on and organized Prototype Build Manager to lead the execution of our prototype builds at IXI Eyewear. In this role, you'll be the key link between R&D, Supply Chain, suppliers, and manufacturing - ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of prototypes that support our product development.

You’ll own the full lifecycle of prototype execution: from collecting build requirements to planning with suppliers, managing day-to-day build operations, and tracking deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and consolidate prototype build requirements and targets.
• Plan build execution with suppliers: quantities, versions, material needs, and availability.
• Manage build projects and report on build progress, including follow-up on actions and issues with focus on schedule, quality and cost.
• Manage and report on build progress, including follow-up on actions and issues.
• Coordinate failure analysis and feedback loops with R&D.
• Ensure clear tracking, storage, and delivery of prototypes.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in electronics prototype manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.
• Structured, logical, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Proactive in improving processes and ways of working.
• Familiarity with PDM and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 (medical device quality management) is a plus.

What we offer:

• A key role at a deep tech company that is truly disrupting the eyewear market – now backed by $36.5M in Series A funding.
• Work with an innovative, growth-minded and international 50-person team that values openness, creativity and collaboration.
• Dynamic startup work environment with minimal bureaucracy and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including extended healthcare and benefits for lunch, sports, recreation, massage, and commuting.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• The freedom to select the tools and methods that help you to work effectively.
• An office located in an inspiring setting with numerous cultural and sports activities on site.

Ready to join Pixieray?

If this opportunity excites you, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV and cover letter today—don’t wait. We’ll close the position once we’ve found the right candidate.

Join us in our mission to disrupt the €200 billion global eyewear market and transform the way the world sees.

Department

Manufacturing

Locations

IXI, Espoo

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