Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and subcontract manufacturers, ensuring alignment across engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain objectives.
Drive supplier performance focusing on delivery, quality, responsiveness, and process control.
Monitor and manage production schedules, work-in-progress (WIP), manufacturing readiness, and throughput to support effective scaling of production.
Facilitate the ramp-up of manufacturing from prototype to volume production while coordinating the resolution of production issues and yield excursions.
Support critical photonics manufacturing processes including optical alignment, fiber attachment, laser module assembly, active alignment, optical testing, and cleanroom operations.
Lead initiatives for containment and corrective actions related to quality issues and assist with root cause investigations.
Oversee the implementation of engineering changes and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring seamless manufacturing transitions and process validations.
Identify supply chain risks and work collaboratively on recovery, contingency, and inventory management plans.
Provide regular reports on production status, quality metrics, yield, capacity, and supplier performance.
Your Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, Manufacturing, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in photonics, optics, semiconductor, precision manufacturing, or electronics manufacturing.
Proven experience working with contract manufacturers (CM), joint development manufacturers (JDM), or original design manufacturers (ODM).
Strong understanding of manufacturing scale-up, process control, and supplier management.
Excellent technical problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Preferred: Experience in InP photonics, laser packaging, fiber optics, optical transceivers, wafer-level photonics, or semiconductor packaging is highly desirable.
Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing environments and methodologies such as SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 8D/RCCA, and ISO 9001.
The Offer:
An opportunity to lead and manage complex photonics projects in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
A collaborative role that allows for effective cross-functional and international teamwork, enhancing your professional network and personal development.
A competitive compensation package, including benefits that support your health and well-being.
The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly advancing field, contributing to significant innovations in photonic products and semiconductor manufacturing.
A career path with prospects for advancement in a company that values innovation, quality, and excellence in production.
Join us in shaping the future of the semiconductor industry through advanced photonics solutions.
