Manufacturing Specialist
Santa Clara, United States · On-site · Full-time
- Posted 2w ago
- From Nexthop Systems Inc’s careers page
- Location
- Santa Clara, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Department
- Engineering
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About the role
Key Responsibilities
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Operations & Production: Coordinate daily production activities and monitor assembly and test processes.
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Process & Quality Control: Enforce quality and safety standards, assist with root-cause analysis for defects, and optimize workflows for maximum efficiency and reliability.
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Documentation & Training: Document standard operating procedures, maintain production records, and train/onboard manufacturing personnel on new equipment, tools, and safety practices.
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Global CM Management: Directly manage Contract Manufacturers (CMs) across international sites.
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New Product Ramp-Up: Support the introduction and scaling of new high-tech hardware products.
Qualifications : Experience & Education
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Education: Relevant technical degree required.
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Experience: 10–12 years of proven, hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and operations.
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Industry Background: Direct experience in electronics, networking hardware, or high-tech manufacturing environments required (high-speed industrial networking hardware experience strongly preferred).
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CM Oversight: Required experience managing global Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
Technical Skills
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Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering, process optimization, and Lean methodologies/quality systems.
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Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and work instructions across multiple disciplines (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and Thermal).
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Hands-on approach to defect resolution, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
Soft Skills & Core Traits
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Hands-On Mindset: Self-motivated, company-first attitude with a passion for diving deep into complex technical problems.
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Communication & Leadership: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across global teams and train technical personnel effectively.
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Attention to Detail: High standard for reliability, safety, and precision in an on-site manufacturing setup.
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