Manufacturing Program Manager

Position Summary The Manufacturing (MFG) Program Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional execution of manufacturing programs for optical transceiver products from New Product Introduction (NPI) through ramp and mass production. This role ensures alignment of schedule, cost, yield, and quality objectives by driving coordination across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Key Responsibilities Program Planning & Execution • Lead end-to-end program execution: EVT → DVT → PVT → MP • Define and manage: Program schedule, Milestones and deliverables, Resource allocation Cross-functional Coordination • Drive alignment across: Product Engineering, Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain • Ensure timely issue resolution and decision-making Risk & Issue Management • Identify and track: Technical risks, Manufacturing readiness gaps, Yield and quality risks • Drive mitigation plans and on-time closure Manufacturing Readiness • Ensure readiness for: Line setup, Capacity, Process stability • Track: Yield ramp progress, Cycle time, Throughput readiness Qualifications Education • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related discipline) Experience • 8+ years of experience in electronics, semiconductor, or optical module manufacturing • 5+ years in program or project management in high-volume manufacturing environments • Experience in electronics or optical module manufacturing preferred Technical Skills • Strong understanding of optical transceiver manufacturing processes: SMT/PCBA, Die Bond (DB), Wire Bond (WB), Active Alignment (AA), Assembly, Test, Burn-in • Familiarity with: Product development lifecycle and design transfer, Yield ramp challenges and manufacturing readiness • Experience with program management tools: Risk register, Gantt, milestone tracking • Understanding of: Cost modeling and BOM structure, Capacity planning and line readiness Soft Skills • Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination • Excellent stakeholder communication (internal & customer-facing) • Decision-making under uncertainty and time pressure