Operations Engineering Director
Core
Senior engineering leader responsible for defining and executing engineering strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, new product introduction (NPI), and manufacturing performance in high-volume environments.
Role type
Director, Operations Engineering (Site Leadership)
Builds
Scalable, high-quality production solutions for complex Automotive, Cloud, Industrial, and advanced manufacturing products.
Domain
Manufacturing Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Engineering strategy definition, Process design and optimization, NPI and product industrialization, Factory performance management, Engineering risk management, Manufacturing documentation governance, Advanced manufacturing technology deployment, Cross-functional leadership, Technical stakeholder management, Talent development
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality/Organizational Excellence certification, Project Management Professional, Experience in highly regulated industries (Automotive, Cloud, Medical, Aerospace)
Technologies
Robotics, Vision systems, Smart factory technologies, Real-time analytics, Data-driven process controls, SMT, PCBA, Backend manufacturing, System integration, Rack assembly, Box build, Cleanroom operations
Responsibilities
Define and execute Operations Engineering strategy aligning with business objectives; Lead engineering support for complex products translating specs into scalable manufacturing architectures; Direct Process, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Test, Automation, and NPI Engineering teams; Drive factory performance through process design, capacity planning, line balancing, and yield improvement; Establish and govern NPI and product industrialization processes using DFM/DFA/DFT methodologies; Own site-wide process and product qualification activities ensuring compliance with APQP/PPAP/FMEA; Champion advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives; Lead engineering risk management and quality governance; Ensure comprehensive ownership of manufacturing documentation and engineering change management; Serve as executive technical leader for customers and site leadership.
Seniority
Director, Site Leadership
