Manufacturing Technical Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for owning manufacturing processes at contract manufacturing partners including laying out floor plan, setting up & Qualifying FATP lines, driving yield and UPH improvement, developing and implementing quality systems, driving cost and cycle time reduction, and driving ramp and mass production (MP) readiness. You will be a key member of the Technical Operations team and will partner closely with Hardware Engineering, Quality, Test Engineering and our Manufacturing partners driving NPI manufacturing process readiness to ensure new products are ramped and launched on time.Manufacturing Technical Manager Responsibilities:Ideal candidates are those with experience in high volume mass production. Candidates must have manufacturing process experience. This must also be complemented with interpersonal and communication skills, keen focus on driving business results, experience working in ambiguous environments, and willingness to collaborate and optimize overall business objectives. Other areas of responsibilities include:Work with contract manufacturing (CM) partners on yield improvement and process troubleshootingWork with CM partner to design and layout the FATP (final assembly, test, and pack-out) line by applying lean and Six Sigma technologyDevelop manufacturing processes at the factory and drive line qualifications by working with XFN teams and CM partnersWork with XFN team (Hardware Engineering, Operations and manufacturing partner teams) to drive ramp and MP readinessDrive cost and cycle time reduction through line balancing, and line automationDrive FACA (Failure Analysis Corrective Action) and yield bridge to mass productionInfluence product manufacturability, testability, serviceability, reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness by coordinating cross-functional teams during early development and rampMinimum Qualifications:Minimum 7+ years of experience in Operations engineering activitiesMinimum 5+ years of experience in technical program managementDemonstrated technical skills and experience, including a detailed understanding of Final Assembly, Test, Pack and SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processesBackground driving China-based manufacturers, remotely and in-personExperience in using process driven and analytical approaches to problem-solving (Six Sigma, 8D, FMEA, etc.)Working knowledge of GD&T, data analysis and statisticsProven bottom line project management experience (Planning, Cost, & Delivery)Proven interpersonal and communication skills, Fluent in Mandarin and EnglishExperience to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervisionTravel up to 40% in Asia Pacific regionPreferred Qualifications:Experience with optical systems and or clean room setupExperience with automated system bring up and qualificationData analysis using JMP or MinitabPMP CertificationTolerance AnalysisAbout 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.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.