Manufacturing Technical Manager
Sunnyvale, CA • Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta
AR/VR
Operations
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In this role, you will be the Operations’ technical owner responsible for end-to-end NPI manufacturing readiness starting from Proto build leading up to the OK2Ship milestone. You will partner closely with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) teams including DFx, Test Engineering, Product Design Engineering, and with our manufacturing partners. You will be responsible to ensure overall manufacturing line readiness to enable NPI builds and its execution, and be also accountable to achieve manufacturing metrics and drive failure analysis and corrective actions (FACA).
Manufacturing Technical Manager Responsibilities
  • Develop holistic manufacturing process flow, line layout, FA process flow, repair and rework process flow, headcount, and machine quantity during New Product Introduction (NPI) builds.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team to drive SMT and FATP Equipment & Fixture schedule and line readiness.
  • Manage Major Issue List and facilitate technical discussion to resolve open issues, driving FACA to meet yield targets.
  • Drive line cost savings through Capex & MVA reduction by utilizing yield bridge, UPH and OEE optimization.
  • Drive development and implementation of repair and rework process flows.
  • International travel to supplier sites, up to 25%.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Proven program/project management experience from NPI to high-volume MP.
  • Experience working with international contract manufacturers.
  • Background in process development, bring-up, and qualification, including Final Assembly, Test, Packout, and SMT processes.
  • Knowledge of Design of Experiments and analytical problem-solving approaches.
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Concise and clear communication.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with manufacturing equipment DFM review.
  • Knowledge on mechanical tolerance analysis.
  • Understanding of display optical metrology and calibration is a plus.
  • Experience with scripting and data analysis using tools such as Python, JMP and Tableau.
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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.

$139,000/year to $200,000/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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