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Location: San Jose, CA (On-Site)

Compensation: $240,000 - $300,000+ base salary, commensurate with experience, plus annual target bonus opportunity of 10%.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and eligible family members, paid time off, retirement benefits, and additional company-sponsored programs.

We are partnering with an innovative organization at the forefront of next-generation electronics and advanced manufacturing technologies. This is a rare opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary Engineering & Manufacturing organization responsible for transforming emerging technologies into scalable manufacturing solutions that support critical industries including aerospace, defense, healthcare, communications, transportation, and industrial systems.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing while leading highly skilled engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and operations teams in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

As Director of Engineering & Manufacturing, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, and execution of engineering and manufacturing operations. You will oversee teams spanning design engineering, systems engineering, advanced process development, manufacturing, facilities, maintenance, and technical operations.

This position requires a strategic leader who can balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution while driving innovation, operational excellence, process scalability, and organizational growth.

You will work closely with executive leadership, industry partners, government stakeholders, research institutions, and cross-functional teams to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary Engineering & Manufacturing teams
• Drive manufacturing scale-up, operational excellence, and process optimization initiatives
• Oversee product development, process development, manufacturing readiness, and production operations
• Establish and track key performance indicators including throughput, yield, quality, and operational performance
• Lead new product introduction activities from concept through manufacturing deployment
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and related engineering initiatives
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, equipment acquisition, calibration, and operational readiness
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives and technology commercialization efforts
• Develop partnerships with customers, suppliers, research organizations, and industry stakeholders
• Support intellectual property development and technology transfer initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and operational standards

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical discipline required
• Advanced degree preferred
• Significant leadership experience within advanced manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, product development, or related technical environments
• Proven experience managing engineering and manufacturing organizations
• Experience leading process development, product commercialization, manufacturing scale-up, and operational improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of quality systems, manufacturing operations, and technology development
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and complex technical programs
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, customers, government stakeholders, and technical teams

• High-impact executive leadership role
• Opportunity to influence the future of advanced manufacturing in the United States
• Mission-driven organization with strong industry support
• Significant visibility with executive leadership and external stakeholders
• Blend of technology innovation, manufacturing leadership, and strategic business influence
• Collaborative culture focused on solving complex engineering challenges
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunity, exceptional benefits, and long-term career growth

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.