Fab Startup Manufacturing Leader

FormFactor Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSAs & Savings accounts

401(k)

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Section Manager to lead VPS Operations in a high-growth startup environment. You will establish foundational manufacturing systems, workforce readiness, and operational discipline to launch and scale fab operations.

The ideal leader combines strong manufacturing leadership with experience in semiconductor or precision manufacturing, building scalable systems, and developing a capable frontline workforce for 24/7 operations in Farmers Branch, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing supervisors and operators.
• Experience in semiconductor, wafer fab, cleanroom, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Assembly line startup or factory ramp experience.
• Experience building manufacturing operational systems prior to production launch.
• Experience supporting MES/manufacturing systems implementation.
• Experience with workforce readiness, onboarding, and operator certification programs.
• Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities prior to production launches.
• Oversee startup execution, workstation readiness, and stabilization.
• Develop standardized work, escalation processes, and routines.
• Partner with Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Systems during startups.
• Drive factory flow optimization and layout readiness.
• Own key metrics such as OEE and cycle time.

Skills

Capacity Planning

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Leadership

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Factory Startup

Leadership

Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturing Scale-Up

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Ship Operations

Staff Planning

Team Management

Workforce Planning

Work Readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience

Tools

MES systems

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Section Manager to lead VPS Operations in a high-growth startup environment. You will establish foundational manufacturing systems, workforce readiness, and operational discipline to launch and scale fab operations.

The ideal leader combines strong manufacturing leadership with experience in semiconductor or precision manufacturing, building scalable systems, and developing a capable frontline workforce for 24/7 operations in Farmers Branch, TX.