Global Manufacturing Lead for High-Tech Hardware Ramp-Ups

Nexthop Systems Inc

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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

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