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Meta

Contract Manufacturing Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

$151K/yr

Meta is currently seeking a Contract Manufacturing Manager that will lead and be responsible for the business relationship with our CM/ODM partners to build our innovative AR/VR products. In this ...

Etched

Contract Manufacturing Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $270K/yr

Job Summary Etched is looking for a Contract Manufacturing Manager to lead our global contract manufacturing strategy as we scale production of advanced AI hardware systems. You will own the ...

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Etched

Contract Manufacturing Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $270K/yr

Job Summary Etched is looking for a Contract Manufacturing Manager to lead our global contract manufacturing strategy as we scale production of advanced AI hardware systems. You will own the ...

Siete Foods

Contract Manufacturing Manager

Austin, TX

If this sounds like you, our familia would love to hear from you for our Contract Manufacturing Manager position! About You: * You're a results-driven person, mainly because you're highly organized ...

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Mancan

Industrial Electrical Technician

Canton, OH

$26/hr

Performs engineering duties while assisting the Contract Manufacturing Manager to ensure efficient, safe, and profitable operations. Must be able to read electrical schematics. DUTIES ...

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GTI Fabrication

Plant Manager

Goodyear, AZ

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation ... The Plant Manager will oversee Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers, Value Stream Managers ...

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GTI Fabrication

Plant Manager

Phoenix, AZ

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation ... The Plant Manager will oversee Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers, Value Stream Managers ...

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Senior Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Chicago, IL · On-site

$154K - $205K/yr

Join Our Team as a Senior Manager - Contract Manufacturing! The Senior Manager - Global Sourcing -Contract Manufacturing (CM) leads the transformation of the commercial and sourcing model for ...

Mallinckrodt

Director, Contract Manufacturing

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$184K - $213K/yr

Job Title Director, Contract Manufacturing Requisition JR000015843 Director, Contract Manufacturing ... Ensures compliance with the Supplier Relationship Management procedure, which includes the ...

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How much do full time contract manufacturing manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time contract manufacturing manager in the United States is $99,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Contract Manufacturing Manager vs Contract Manufacturing Specialist?

AspectFull Time Contract Manufacturing ManagerContract Manufacturing Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field; relevant certificationsSimilar credentials, often with specialized training in manufacturing processes
Work EnvironmentOversees manufacturing operations, manages teams, and coordinates with clientsSupports manufacturing activities, assists in process optimization, and quality control
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing companies, OEMs, and contract manufacturersContract manufacturing firms, suppliers, and production facilities
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing managerial roles in manufacturingIndividuals seeking operational or technical roles in manufacturing

The main difference is that a Full Time Contract Manufacturing Manager holds a managerial position responsible for overseeing entire manufacturing processes, while a Contract Manufacturing Specialist focuses on supporting specific operational tasks. Both roles require relevant credentials and are common in manufacturing industries, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Contract Manufacturing Manager

Contract Manufacturing Manager

Meta

Sunnyvale, CA

$151K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 202 rated software companies

Job description

Meta is currently seeking a Contract Manufacturing Manager that will lead and be responsible for the business relationship with our CM/ODM partners to build our innovative AR/VR products. In this role, you will lead the cross-functional efforts to identify, engage and enable the best partner for our consumer hardware business. You will be responsible for developing the strategic relationship with our partners, including negotiating commercial agreements, costs, optimizing the collaboration between the teams and developing long term strategy to grow a robust partnership. You will work closely with Hardware engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain Strategy and other cross-functional teams to create an efficient and innovative supply chain to support successful builds, ramps, and sustaining operations.
Contract Manufacturing Manager Responsibilities:
  • Identify and engage the Contract Manufacturer, Joint Development Manufacturer, Original Design Manufacturer partners to enable the cutting-edge technologies and products with best-in-class quality, delivery and cost
  • Develop, sustain and grow a meaningful relationship with our partners to influence their strategy, ensuring best support to our product and advanced technology development
  • Lead new product RFP/RFQ and business award process, including establishing supplier selection criteria, evaluating suppliers, managing the supplier selection process, and driving final supplier selection in partnership with engineering, technical operations, quality and supplier chain teams
  • Negotiate commercial agreements with best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty and service terms to meet both technical, operational and commercial requirements (including Manufacturing Value Add, Non-Recurring Expense & CapEx)
  • Manage budget process for Opex and CapEx with cross-function teams and various levels of management, reporting spend vs actual
  • Lead and manage cost optimization opportunities with partner and internal cross-functional teams, including leading design and cost trade-off conversation during development stages to influence production design and manufacturing processes for the best decision of the product
  • Develop and implement supplier performance measurement systems and conduct periodic supplier business reviews with the management and cross functional teams, and follow through with subsequent improvement actions plans
  • Collaborate with the strategy team to develop our CM supplier strategies (including EMS industry, global business climate and competitive landscape)
  • Develop relationships with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage our partners capability to grow our business
  • Manage escalations from the teams and address the concerns with the partner to drive short-term and long-term improvement actions

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of progressive Supply Chain experience with primary focus on Contract Manufacturing in the high-volume hardware manufacturing
  • Proven background in supplier/evaluation/selection, predictive cost models, contract negotiations and supply base management
  • Experience working in and managing high volume, consumer electronic product launches and delivery

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Broad experience in factory operations, quality, hardware and electrical engineering, product safety and compliance, logistics and trade compliance
  • Experience navigating through ambiguity and prioritize multiple work threads to maximize impact
  • Master degree in a related engineering discipline or MBA
  • Willingness to travel (10-15% of time) and open to work with different time zones
  • 8+ years of experience leading supply base management across Asia, including supplier performance management and cross-functional operations
  • Experience building Supplier Relationships
  • Experience communicating and influencing all levels of management
  • BS degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$151,000/year to $210,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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