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Director of Manufacturing and Program Delivery

United States 125000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 30, 2026
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Job Description

Seeking a Director of Manufacturing and Program Delivery to lead Technical Program Management and Product Realization teams, focusing on optimizing global operational processes and ensuring high-quality hardware delivery.

Job Responsibility

  • Drive process excellence through New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Develop manufacturing relationships with ODM and JDM partners
  • Lead a global team of Technical Program Managers and Product Realization Leads
  • Optimize delivery schedules to align hardware and software collaboration

Requirements

  • 10+ years of hardware experience
  • At least five years spent formally leading direct reports and managing their performance and development
  • Expert in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
  • A strategic problem-solver
  • Manufacturing savvy with experience in ODM/JDM partnerships

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations
  • MBA or advanced degree
  • Continuous improvement certification (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)
  • Technical tool fluency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, Jira and Smartsheets
  • Global perspective with experience managing geographically diverse teams

What we offer

  • Flexible vacation time
  • Company-wide holidays and timeout (meeting-free) days
  • Remote work options
  • Professional development resources
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee resource groups
  • Fitness partner Peerfit
  • Medical insurance including vision, dental, fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
  • 401(K) matching up to 4%

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