Cryogenic Systems Production Lead

FormFactor Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Paid time off

Profit sharing

FSA/HSA

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Production Manager – Advanced Cryogenic Systems Manufacturing to lead daily manufacturing operations for highly engineered cryogenic and precision electromechanical systems.

You will own day-to-day execution, safety, quality, on-time delivery, and workforce capability in a technical production environment. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Facilities, and other functions to drive production readiness, product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a production or technical operations environment.
• Experience managing production schedules, workforce resources, operational priorities, and performance metrics.
• Experience partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other functions to resolve production constraints.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, cryogenic systems, precision instrumentation, aerospace, medical device, advanced electronics, industrial automation, or related industries.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, new product introduction, manufacturing readiness, or process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations for advanced cryogenic and precision electromechanical systems.
• Own performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and labor effectiveness.
• Set production priorities, manage resource needs, and drive escalation and recovery actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
• Maintain production discipline through clear expectations, standard work, and effective handoffs.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Facilities, and other stakeholders to support production goals.
• Support manufacturing readiness, product transitions, and build execution for complex technical products.
• Use production data and performance metrics to identify risks, remove barriers, and improve execution.
• Support adoption of manufacturing systems, tools, and standard work practices.
• Communicate production status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees in a technical production environment.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, workmanship, documentation, teamwork, and schedule execution.
• Support onboarding, training, cross-training, and skills development to build workforce capability.
• Promote an inclusive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Partner with Human Resources on staffing, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Drive improvements in throughput, cycle time, first-pass quality, rework reduction, and productivity.
• Use structured problem solving and root cause analysis to address recurring operational issues.
• Improve workflow efficiency, production readiness, and operational discipline.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and customer-focused execution.

Skills

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Cryogenic Systems

Electromechanical Assembly

KPI Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Operations

Problem Solving

Production Planning

Root Cause Analysis

Team Leadership

Workforce Development

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD with related experience

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Production Manager – Advanced Cryogenic Systems Manufacturing to lead daily manufacturing operations for highly engineered cryogenic and precision electromechanical systems.

You will own day-to-day execution, safety, quality, on-time delivery, and workforce capability in a technical production environment. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Facilities, and other functions to drive production readiness, product