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Job Description
This is a remote position.
COO / CEO-in-Training – Trustbridge Design & Manufacturing (US)
Build the Next Platform for Global Manufacturing
Location: Flexible (Americas preferred, U.S. ideal)
Reports to: Founder, Vulcury Venture Studio
Company: Trustbridge Design & Manufacturing
The Opportunity
Trustbridge Design & Manufacturing is building a platform for the global manufacturing economy.
Companies developing new products often struggle to identify the right manufacturing partners, while highly capable suppliers often lack consistent access to qualified opportunities.
Trustbridge connects these two sides of the market.
The company combines:
Engineering design services that help companies move products from concept to production
A curated global network of manufacturing suppliers
Software tools designed to improve how product companies identify and engage manufacturing partners
The business is
already operating, generating revenue, and profitable
, and is now entering a phase focused on
scaling operations and building the underlying platform that will power global growth.
Why This Role Exists
Trustbridge is now seeking a
COO / CEO-in-Training
who will work directly with the founder to scale the business and ultimately assume the role of
Chief Executive Officer of Trustbridge.
This role is designed for someone who wants to transition from
advisor or senior operator into a true company-building leadership role
, with full P&L responsibility as the business grows.
The individual stepping into this role will help shape the company's strategy, build the team, and scale both the service and technology components of the business.
The Venture Studio Advantage
Trustbridge is incubated within
Vulcury
, a venture studio that builds and scales companies across technology, manufacturing, and financial services.
Unlike a traditional startup where founders must build every function from scratch, Vulcury provides shared infrastructure including:
Strategic research and market analysis
Marketing and growth capabilities
Operational and financial systems
Technical development resources
Access to advisors, investors, and industry partners
This structure allows Trustbridge leadership to focus on
building the business itself
, while benefiting from shared capabilities designed to accelerate execution.
The Role
The COO / CEO-in-Training will help build and scale two complementary parts of Trustbridge.
Engineering & Design Services
Trustbridge provides design-for-manufacturing and product development support that helps companies successfully bring products to production.
This capability allows Trustbridge to build strong relationships with companies launching new products and supporting their manufacturing journey.
Manufacturing Supplier Platform
Trustbridge is building a software platform designed to improve how companies identify and engage qualified manufacturing suppliers.
The platform will help streamline sourcing decisions while connecting capable manufacturers with meaningful production opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Business Leadership
Work alongside the founder to define and execute Trustbridge’s growth strategy
Build and lead the operational team as the company scales
Develop internal systems and processes that support growth
Platform Development
Help define the roadmap for the Trustbridge supplier platform
Work with technical teams to ensure the platform delivers meaningful value for both customers and suppliers
Commercial Strategy
Develop the go-to-market strategy for both supplier network expansion and customer acquisition
Build relationships with product companies, engineering teams, and manufacturers
Organizational Development
Recruit and develop the early leadership team
Build scalable operational systems
Prepare the business for future growth and potential capital formation
Compensation
This role is structured as a
co-founder level opportunity.
Compensation includes:
Competitive base salary
Meaningful
equity participation in Trustbridge
Performance incentives tied to company growth
The goal is to align incentives with the long-term success of the company.
What Success Looks Like
Over the next several years, the successful candidate will help:
Expand the engineering services capability into a leading product development partner
Build a robust global network of manufacturing suppliers
Launch and grow the Trustbridge supplier platform
Establish Trustbridge as a trusted partner for companies bringing new products to market
At that point, the individual will be well positioned to transition fully into the role of
Chief Executive Officer of Trustbridge.
Requirements
Mandatory
MBA or comparable strategic leadership experience
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering services, or industrial markets
Strong operational and strategic capabilities
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and build organizations
Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building a company
Highly Preferred
Background in
management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Strategy&)
Experience with
manufacturing technology or supply chain platforms
Experience working with
engineering organizations or product companies
Experience scaling early-stage businesses or business units