Senior Staff Operations Program Manager
Santa Clara, Ca, Ca, United States Hybrid
$175,000–$265,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive , and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution. Ready to come find your playground? Together , we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI. The Manufacturing Operations Program Manager (MFG OPM) is responsible for driving end-to-end manufacturing readiness and execution for new and sustaining hardware products. The MFG OPM serves as the primary operations interface between Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs), ensuring that products are launched on time, at target cost, and at the required quality level. This role owns the manufacturing program from early development through New Product Introduction (NPI) builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) into Mass Production (MP) and is accountable for capacity planning, yield improvement, ramp execution, and operational continuity throughout the product lifecycle.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, NPI, or operations program management for high-volume consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, or similar hardware products.
- Demonstrated experience taking products through full NPI cycle (EVT/DVT/PVT) and ramping to mass production.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as SMT, PCBA, plastics/metals fabrication, mechanical assembly, and final test.
- Hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers, ODMs, and tier-1 suppliers, including in Asia.
- Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, BOMs, AVL, ECOs, and test data.
- Excellent program management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills
- comfortable with statistical tools, yield analysis, and data-driven decision making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including extended stays at CM sites during critical builds.
- Master's degree in engineering, operations, or MBA.