Operations Manager

Ipronics; Comunidad Valenciana; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iPronics, a leader in software-defined photonics, seeks a Senior Operations Manager to strengthen global manufacturing and supply chains from Valencia to worldwide markets. You will oversee end-to-end operations, driving efficiency, reliability, and scalability as we move from prototype to production.

Join a fast-paced, innovative team focused on quality and continuous process improvement, with a hybrid work model, private health options, and a collaborative, growth-oriented culture that enables

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, or hardware manufacturing operations.
• Proven success in supplier management, yield improvement, and production execution in a fabless model.
• Experience in fast-paced start-up or scale-up environments with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and long-term planning for production, supply chain, and logistics.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve operational processes for yield, reliability, and scalability.
• Drive excellence through DfM, FMEA, SPC, and yield management to ensure quality and performance.

Skills

Ops Mgmt

Leadership

Cross-func collab

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strategic planning

Tools

DFM

FMEA

SPC

MES

RCA

Job description

Are you ready to lead the operations driving the next generation of programmable photonics?

At iPronics, pioneers in software-defined photonics and creators of the world’s first programmable optical switch on silicon, we’re looking for a Senior Operations Manager to strengthen our global operations and manufacturing ecosystem — ensuring quality, reliability, and scalability as we bring our cutting-edge technology to market.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Operations Manager, you’ll be a key part of our leadership team, overseeing the full spectrum of operations — from supplier partnerships to process optimization and quality assurance. Your mission: ensure flawless execution as we scale our photonic systems from prototype to production.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Operations Management: Oversee daily operations and long-term planning to ensure efficient production, supply chain, and logistics execution.
• Supplier & Partner Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Process Development & Execution: Define, implement, and continuously improve operational processes to support yield, reliability, and scalability.
• Quality & Reliability: Drive excellence through DfM, FMEA, SPC, and yield management methodologies, ensuring consistent quality and performance.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, or hardware manufacturing operations.
• Proven success in supplier management, yield improvement, and production execution in a fabless model.
• Experience in fast-paced start-up or scale-up environments, with a proactive, hands‑on approach.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of semiconductor/photonics manufacturing flows and hardware systems.
• Proficiency in DfM, FMEA, RCA, SPC, MES, and yield management methodologies.
• Solid track record managing manufacturing partners and ensuring operational excellence across continents.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• Permanent, full-time position based in Valencia.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive hybrid model.
• Private health insurance and pension plan.
• December 24th and 31st off.
• A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment where your ideas truly make an impact.
• A chance to shape the operational backbone of a deep-tech company redefining optical networks for AI and data centers.

Why Join iPronics?

At iPronics, we’re building the future of optical communication — merging photonics, microelectronics, and software to deliver low-latency, energy-efficient solutions for AI architectures and data centers.

Following our €20M Series A funding round, we’re scaling our technology and expanding globally. You’ll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists working from sunny Valencia — shaping real-world innovations with global impact.