Global Manufacturing Lead for High-Tech Hardware Ramp-Ups

Nexthop Systems Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexthop AI in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to oversee day-to-day production, ensure strict quality, and support rapid product ramp-ups of high‑tech networking hardware. You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations to implement manufacturing instructions, resolve production issues, and continuously improve processes on site.

Applicants should have a relevant technical degree and 10–12 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and CM

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering and operations experience.
• Direct experience in electronics or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Experience overseeing global contract manufacturers (CMs).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and monitor assembly and test processes.
• Enforce quality and safety standards; assist with root-cause analysis and process optimization.
• Document SOPs, maintain production records, and train personnel on new equipment and safety.
• Directly manage Contract Manufacturers across international sites.
• Support introduction and scaling of new high-tech hardware products.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Optimization

Lean & Quality Systems

Engineering Drawings/Docs

Root-Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

On-site Manufacturing

Education

Relevant technical degree

Job description

Nexthop AI in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to oversee day-to-day production, ensure strict quality, and support rapid product ramp-ups of high‑tech networking hardware. You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations to implement manufacturing instructions, resolve production issues, and continuously improve processes on site.

Applicants should have a relevant technical degree and 10–12 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and CM