Sr. Manager, Operations Engineering

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Sr Manager, Operations Engineering to direct input-output of processes and oversee engineering for new and existing products.

The role focuses on budgeting, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership across teams; you will interact with executives, suppliers, and customers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions. A strong track record in engineering management is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; a Master’s or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including supervision.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and engineering designs to outline requirements.
• Lead engineers and staff; plan and manage budgeting and costs.
• Drive engineering strategies to meet customer needs and Flex capabilities.
• Provide technical supplier management related to product development and integration.
• Interact with executives, customers, and regulators.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

P&L awareness

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's or MBA preferred

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Sr Manager , Operations Engineering located in Milpitas , CA.

Responsible for directing the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of processes and procedures within the organization related to the engineering function. Responsible for managing and overseeing the methods, processes and operations for both new and existing products. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and resources in producing cost-effective, quality products and customer solutions.

What a typical day looks like:

• Participates in the review of customer contracts and engineering designs by outlining requirements and considerations.
• Assists product support areas in gathering and analyzing data.
• Participates with other senior managers in establishing corporate strategic plans and objectives.
• Directs the activities of engineers and staff and is responsible for planning, budgeting, and maintaining costs for a broad functional area.
• Interacts regularly with executives, customers and outside regulatory agencies.
• Drives engineering strategies to deliver customer requirements and recommend Flex capabilities in manufacturing and engineering services.
• Provides technical supplier management as related to product development and integration.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training. A Master's or MBA degree is preferred. Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including supervision.
• Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses.
• Impacts the long-term (annual) direction and financial or operational success of the function and/or site. Approves and/or creates functional processes or technologies. Establishes and ensures effective achievement of functional strategic plans and objectives for the site. May have P&L responsibility for the function. Develops plans for structuring and implementing major initiatives.

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