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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 ...

Meta

Contract Manufacturing Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$151K - $210K/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 ...

Siemens

Head of Contract Manufacturing

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$145K - $248K/yr

Head of Contract Manufacturing SI EA US Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this by empowering customers through the combination of the real and ...

Meta

Contract Manufacturing Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$115K - $163K/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 products. In this role, you ...

Meta

Contract Manufacturing Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

$115K/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 products. In this role, you ...

Busek

Contract Manufacturing Technician

Natick, MA · On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

We are seeking hands-on, technically skilled individuals to join our manufacturing team in a contract role with the potential for permanent conversion. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience ...

Busek Co Inc

Contract Manufacturing Technician

Natick, MA · On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

We are seeking hands-on, technically skilled individuals to join our manufacturing team in a contract role with the potential for permanent conversion. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience ...

Hain Celestial

Director, Contract Manufacturing

Ensure sufficient external manufacturing capacity to support current demand, innovation plans, seasonal requirements and future growth. * Partner with Procurement on supplier selection, contract ...

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OLLY

Director of Contract Manufacturing

DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Our Director of Contract Manufacturing is a pro at building strategic relationships while ensuring our partners deliver excellence every day. This high-impact role ...

OLLY

Director of Contract Manufacturing

DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Our Director of Contract Manufacturing is a pro at building strategic relationships while ensuring our partners deliver excellence every day. This high-impact role ...

Actalent

Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Twinsburg, OH

$30 - $50/hr

Contract Manufacturing Engineer This contract Manufacturing Engineer role supports a busy CNC machining operation during a temporary medical leave. You will work hands-on on the shop floor, focusing ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract manufacturing in the United States is $97,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Manufacturing job involves managing the production of goods through third-party manufacturers. Professionals in this role oversee vendor relationships, ensure quality control, negotiate contracts, and coordinate supply chain logistics. They work closely with suppliers to meet cost, production, and timeline requirements. This position is common in industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and consumer goods.

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Excelling in contract manufacturing requires a solid understanding of production processes, supply chain management, and quality control, often backed by a degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business. Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and ISO or GMP certifications is highly valued. Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills. These competencies help ensure efficient production, seamless client collaboration, and adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

What types of companies or industries typically hire for contract manufacturing roles?

Contract manufacturing roles are in demand across a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, electronics, automotive, and food and beverage. Job seekers can expect to find opportunities with both specialized contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and large corporations that outsource aspects of their production processes. These positions often involve collaborating with diverse clients, managing production timelines, and ensuring adherence to high quality and regulatory standards. Working in this field can provide valuable exposure to multiple industries, offering strong potential for career advancement and skill development.

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A contract manufacturing professional oversees the production of goods on behalf of a client company, ensuring products meet quality standards and specifications. They coordinate with suppliers, manage manufacturing processes, and often work with tools like ERP systems to streamline operations.
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Infographic showing various Contract Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,556 per year, or $46.9 per hour.

Contract Manufacturing Manager

Meta

Sunnyvale, CA

$151K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

139th of 246 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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