Director of Manufacturing

Sterling Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 25%

RSU/sign-on equity

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead a large-scale EMS manufacturing facility. The role oversees multiple lines and customer programs within an extensive production environment, driving performance, cost control, and on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will manage several department leaders, focus on continuous improvement, and actively lead on the manufacturing floor as the facility expands.

Qualifications

• 11–14+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience.
• Background in electronic manufacturing, preferably EMS or contract manufacturing.
• Experience with data-center infrastructure, server racks, or complex electronic assemblies.
• Experience managing multiple production departments and large teams.
• Experience overseeing substantial operating budgets, ideally in the hundreds of millions.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement background.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, customer programs, and departments, ensuring production efficiency, quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee four direct-report managers and 50–100 indirect employees, providing leadership and development.
• Maintain a hands-on presence on the production floor, driving improvements in manual assembly and processes.
• Manage significant operating budgets and P&L responsibilities while establishing KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer teams to support ramp-ups and expansion.

Skills

EMS experience

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Budget management

Manufacturing floor management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Job description

A leading global electronics manufacturing organization is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation in Richardson, TX.

This role will oversee multiple production lines and customer programs within an approximately 800,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The environment focuses on complex electronic manufacturing, manual assembly, and large-scale production, ideally supporting data-center infrastructure and server-rack manufacturing.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced manufacturing professional with a background in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) or contract manufacturing. The successful candidate will oversee multiple department managers, drive production performance, manage substantial operating budgets, and maintain an active presence on the manufacturing floor, particularly as the facility continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, customer programs, and departments, ensuring production efficiency, quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee approximately four direct-report managers and 50–100 indirect employees, providing leadership, direction, and development.
• Maintain a hands-on presence on the production floor, driving improvements across manual assembly, manufacturing processes, labor utilization, and production output.
• Manage significant operational budgets and P&L responsibilities while establishing manufacturing KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer teams to support production ramp-ups, new product introductions, and ongoing operational expansion.

Qualifications

• 11–14+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience.
• Required background in electronic manufacturing, preferably within an EMS or contract manufacturing environment.
• Ideally experienced in data-center infrastructure, server racks, rack integration, or complex electronic assemblies.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple production departments, subordinate managers, and large manufacturing teams.
• Experience managing substantial operating budgets, ideally in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Strong background in manual assembly, production floor management, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Compensation

• Annual Bonus: 25%
• Potential additional RSU/sign-on equity compensation, approximately $15,000–$30,000 annually, subject to negotiation and vesting terms.