Manufacturing jobs in United States

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex NPI programs, managing cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to ensure successful launch of new products.
• Manage detailed program schedules, resource allocation, and deliverables while proactively identifying and mitigating risks that may impact time-to-market or quality
• Facilitate interdepartmental coordination to align design, test, materials, and manufacturing readiness activities, ensuring programs meet phase gate exit criteria and launch performance targets (e.g., DPPM, UPH, Cpk, yield).
• Lead cross-functional meetings, drive accountability across stakeholder groups, and ensure project visibility through clear, concise status updates, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
• Drive decision-making by synthesizing technical and business input from various functions and presenting strategic trade-offs and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations and internal quality standards throughout the NPI process.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the NPI framework, leveraging post-mortem analyses and lessons learned to improve future program execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all NPI program activities, providing leadership, direction, and conflict resolution to achieve business and operational objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Program Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of program management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role, specifically within NPI.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex electronics or consumer electronics products from concept through prototyping, product lifecycle, and into high-volume production
• Deep understanding of end-to-end product development processes, including design reviews (DFM, DFA), product testing, and production ramp
• Strong experience managing global, cross-functional teams including R&D, operations, supply chain, and quality
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies such as MS Project, Jira, Stage-Gate, Agile, and Hybrid approaches
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly report status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership
  
  

Preferred

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience working with manufacturing and supply chain partners in a global environment.
• SMT & PCBA manufacturing knowledge is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid development methodologies
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Agile, or similar systems.
• Experience driving continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma) in product development processes
  
  

Skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team alignment capabilities, with a proven track record of driving project success
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines and shifting priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by a data-driven approach to decision-making
• High attention to detail, with the ability to balance strategic vision and detailed execution
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments
• Exceptional presentation and influencing skills, effective at all levels of the organization
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and risk management
• Proficient in analyzing project metrics and KPIs to monitor progress, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement
• Effective organizational and time management skills to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
  
  

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Sandisk has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Sandisk’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Sandisk and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Sandisk Ethics Helpline or email compliance@sandisk.com.