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Director, External Manufacturing

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

Position Summary The Director of Contract Manufacturing will play a critical leadership role in shaping Welch's future manufacturing network as the company accelerates its growth, innovation, and ...

W3Global Inc.

Head of OEM Growth

Anaheim, CA

$70K - $130K/yr

Strong strategic and operational alignment capability Candidates without direct contract manufacturing experience will not be considered. Why This Role Is Different * Opportunity to architect OEM ...

Loxo CS Demo

Associate Dir of Sales

Denver, CO

ASSOCIATE SALES DIRECTOR REPORTING TO: SALES & MARKETING LEADER, CPI COMPANY: Bigtime PHARMA ... Bigtime Pharma is an expert Contract Manufacturing partner, helping superior pharmaceutical and ...

RH Aero Systems

Director, Program Development

Mason, OH · On-site

Job Summary The Director of Program Development will be responsible for overseeing and driving the ... Lead the development and execution of contract manufacturing programs for multiple clients across ...

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How much do director contract manufacturing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director contract manufacturing in the United States is $141,872.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some of the main challenges a director contract manufacturing faces, and how can they be addressed?

A Director Contract Manufacturing often faces challenges such as coordinating across multiple external partners, ensuring quality standards are met, and managing supply chain disruptions or shifting demand. Success in this role requires proactive risk management, clear communication, and the ability to swiftly resolve issues to minimize operational downtime. Building strong partnerships with contract manufacturers and implementing robust performance monitoring tools are effective strategies to address these challenges. By anticipating potential bottlenecks and fostering open communication channels across teams, directors can ensure smooth production flows and maintain high product quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director contract manufacturing?

To thrive as a Director Contract Manufacturing, you need deep expertise in supply chain management, manufacturing processes, and contract negotiation, often supported by a degree in engineering, business, or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems, quality management platforms, and certifications such as Six Sigma or PMP are typically important. Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills help you build effective collaborations with both internal teams and external partners. These skills are critical for overseeing successful outsourced manufacturing operations, maintaining quality and compliance, and driving cost efficiencies.

What does a director contract manufacturing do?

A Director of Contract Manufacturing oversees outsourced manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements. They collaborate with third-party manufacturers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to optimize production efficiency. This role involves strategic planning, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives to support business objectives. Additionally, they work closely with internal teams such as procurement, supply chain, and quality assurance to ensure seamless product manufacturing and distribution.

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Infographic showing various Director Contract Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,872 per year, or $68.2 per hour.

Sourcing Manager, Contract Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SOURCING MANAGER, CONTRACT MANUFACTURING (STARLINK)
SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink's potential for communities and businesses around the globe.
As a Sourcing Manager, you will be part of an agile, yet robust, supply chain team that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, and logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain plays a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and contribute to making us a multi-planetary species.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply per demand
  • Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings
  • Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of project, and negotiate with contract manufacturer on optimizing capex investment and utilization
  • Manage the supply base by implementing a precise forecast model and clear-to-build model, including the tier 2~3 supply base of the contract manufacturer
  • Oversee contract manufacturer's day-to-day operations including capacity bring-up, equipment readiness, and material readiness to ensure new product development schedule is on track
  • Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery with materials requirement planning (MRP) to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
  • Oversee contract manufacturer's procuring components while managing supply shortage and liability risks
  • Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier operation, total cost effectiveness, service levels, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
  • Develop supplier scorecards to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators and report findings to leadership
  • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to best understand their needs and consult with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements
  • Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reduction of those quality issues
  • Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier's contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance
  • Consult and advise sales and planners on strategic planning, and work with contract manufacturers on developing/expanding capacity to ensure operational success in tactical procurement execution
  • Coordinate and drive alignment between SpaceX future designs and preferred supplier technology road maps
  • Build genuine relationships both internally, externally, and within cross-functional teams to achieve consensus
  • Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function OR 9+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function
  • 1+ years procurement experience in high volume contract manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of consumer electronic manufacturing supply chain, capex planning, and commercial negotiations.
  • Experience in managing product development, new product introduction (NPI), and mass production (MP) processes
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers
  • Broad technical knowledge in mechanicals, SMT, and assembly process
  • Experience sourcing from a global supply base and managing sourcing phases from market research, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations, and supplier onboarding
  • Proven success working on cross-functional, new product introduction projects, cost models, benchmarking, and negotiations
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to travel up to 40%
  • Willingness to communicate outside of work hours
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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Hawthorne, CA, US

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