Contract Manufacturing Program manager

Role: Program Manager (Contract Manufacturing) Fulltime Location: Santa Clara CA (Onsite) Description: We are looking for a Quick Turn Program Manager (QTPM) to join QTPM Execution team. Our work has a major impact across all functional areas. We need passionate, hard-working, and creative people to help us reach our Speed of Light (SOL) goals. Target Candidates: Program manager with exp in managing PCB/PCBA manufacturers like (Sanmina, Hyve, Foxconn, Flextronics) We are open to see candidates from medical electronics and Automotive industry with experience in managing PCB/PCBA manufacturers) What the Candidate Will Actually Do The person will be responsible for driving manufacturing execution and build readiness at Contract Manufacturers (CMs). Daily responsibilities include: Working directly with CMs such as Jabil, Flex, Foxconn, Sanmina, Hyve, Celestica, Benchmark, Zollner, etc. Attending factory/WIP calls and driving issue resolution. Supporting Quick Turn (QT), prototype, NPI, and Mass Production (MP) builds. Monitoring build readiness and factory readiness. Managing material shortages and production risks. Coordinating BOM, ECO, and engineering changes. Driving production schedules and execution. Escalating manufacturing and quality issues. Supporting production ramps and product launches. Working closely with NVIDIA teams and CM operations teams to ensure build success. Must-Have Experience Candidates should clearly demonstrate experience with: Contract Manufacturer (CM) management PCBA / SMT manufacturing operations System assembly or electronics manufacturing NPI (New Product Introduction) EVT / DVT / PVT builds Build readiness activities Factory operations Production planning Material readiness WIP management Production ramp execution BOM management ECO / ECN implementation SAP / ERP / MRP systems Quality processes such as SCAR, 8D, CAPA, RCCA Cross-functional manufacturing execution Manager's Expectations The hiring manager has emphasized that they want candidates who can: Work closely with factory teams. Operate comfortably in a production environment. Drive build execution on the manufacturing floor. Coordinate directly with NVIDIA and CM teams. Resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues. Own build readiness and delivery commitments. We do not want candidates whose experience is primarily: Engineering management Product management Software TPM Technical architecture Strategic planning Procurement only Commodity management only Supply chain planning only What you will be doing: · Drive Speed of Light (SOL) execution at Contract Manufacturers (CM) to deliver zero manufacturing defects for New Product Introduction (NPI ) boards and systems assemblies. Work with cross-functional teams to support local Quick Turn (QT) and Mass Production (MP) products and handle all aspects of board and system assemblies. · Champion continuous improvement at the CM to reduce waste. · Be the primary Operations subject matter expert to drive CM readiness and prepare for production ramp or new product launch. Drive execution to higher operational efficiency and improve daily going rate (DGR), to achieve quality standard and reliable delivery for boards & system assemblies. · Coordinates resource, prioritizes activities, and establishes schedules to complete assignments. Responsible for clear to build and build schedule. Manage multiple QT/MP/Rework/RMA Builds locally and overseas (CM). · Attend daily WIP Call with the factory. Provide daily communication and status to Board Program Manager (BPM) or Requestors. · Initiate Special Build Instructions, coordinate ECOs and confirm updates after BOM comparisons are complete. Provide shipment ETA, tracking information to BPM/requestors, and closely monitors Critical Shipments. · Conduct Control Run Readiness Reviews and Manage Control Run Builds. Coordinate board test for CM. Follow up with BPM/LDE for test diagnostics & Vbios, works with SQE/CM for …

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