Senior Operations Manager

Axzon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Axzon in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations to oversee production and qualification of wireless, passive-sensor products. You will lead a small team, coordinating with engineering, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure on-time, cost-effective production.

The role requires a strong hands-on background in semiconductor product engineering and operations, with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach to solving problems and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, operations, manufacturing, or related field.
• Excellent communication and management skills, with ability to work with engineers, executives, suppliers and partners.
• RFID inlay manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience across outsourced/overseas semiconductor manufacturing; product testing and hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Lead product test and hardware development activities from qualification to production, driving yield and reliability.
• Own relationships with outsourced and overseas manufacturing partners and suppliers; lead supplier qualification and audits.
• Oversee quality assurance activities, including product and device qualifications and supplier performance.
• Manage ERP/MRP, WIP tracking, inventory planning, and supplier forecasting to balance cost, delivery and quality.
• Lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams and external partners to move products from qualification to production.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership/Management

RFID inlay experience

Outsourced/Overseas manufacturing

Product test & hardware development

Supply chain coordination

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

WIP tracking

Inventory planning

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated, disciplined, and hands-on Senior Manager of Operations to lead the production and qualification of wireless, passive-sensor products.

The ideal candidate brings broad, hands-on expertise across semiconductor product engineering and operations, and can lead a small team while working effectively with cross functional team members, executive leadership, suppliers, and outsourced manufacturing partners.

This role owns product and production execution, including test and yield, product qualification, quality, supplier performance, and supply-chain coordination.

The successful candidate will move comfortably between detailed technical problem-solving and higher-level planning, taking a direct, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to getting work done.

Key Responsibilities

Product Engineering, Test, and Yield

• Lead product test and hardware development activities from qualification to production.
• Drive yield improvement, product reliability, and product lifecycle management.
• Coordinate failure analysis and corrective actions with internal engineering teams, partners.

Manufacturing and Supplier Management

• Own relationships with outsourced and overseas manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, audits, and ongoing performance management.
• Coordinate product and device qualification with engineering, quality, suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Resolve manufacturing, quality, and supply issues through corrective action and closure.

Quality and Reliability

• Oversee quality assurance activities, including supply-chain audits and device and product qualifications.
• Monitor reliability and quality performance, identify risks, and drive improvement plans across the product lifecycle.
• Communicate and escalation issues clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Supply Chain and Production Planning

• Own supply chain and production planning,
• Including supplier forecasts and manufacturing readiness.
• Manage ERP/MRP processes, work-in-process (WIP) tracking, and inventory planning.
• Develop cost models and lead supplier cost and contract negotiations.
• Balance delivery, cost, quality, and supply continuity.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Manage and develop a direct report while remaining actively involved in technical and operational objectives.
• Work closely with internal engineers and executive stakeholders to align priorities and resolve challenges.
• Coordinate across crossfunctional teams, suppliers, and outsourced manufacturers--see products through from qualification into production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor product engineering, operations, manufacturing, or a closely related field.
• Strong communication and management skills, including the ability to work effectively with engineers, executives, suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• RFID inlay manufacturing experience is a plus.

Demonstrated hands-on experience across several of the following:

• Outsourced or overseas semiconductor manufacturing
• Product test or hardware development
• Wafer-level test development and silicon test
• Test-program and procedure optimization
• Supplier selection, audits, qualification, and performance management
• Product and device qualification
• Quality assurance, reliability, and product lifecycle management
• Failure analysis and corrective action
• Supply-chain and production planning
• ERP/MRP, WIP tracking, inventory management, and supplier forecasting
• Cost modeling and contract negotiations

This is a full-time, exempt position in Austin that offers a competitive salary and benefits package