Nexthop AI
Manufacturing Specialist
Santa Clara, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 10–12 years of proven, hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and operations.
- Education
- Relevant technical degree required.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship.
About the job
Manages manufacturing operations for high-tech hardware, ensuring production quality and efficiency while supporting new product ramp-ups and global contract manufacturers.
What you'll do
- Coordinate production and monitor assembly and test processes; enforce quality and safety standards and improve workflows.
- Document procedures and production records, and train manufacturing personnel on equipment, tools, and safety practices.
- Manage international Contract Manufacturers and support introduction and scaling of new hardware products.
What they ask for
- Relevant technical degree.
- 10–12 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and operations.
- Direct experience in electronics, networking hardware, or high-tech manufacturing.
- Experience managing global Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
Nice to have
- High-speed industrial networking hardware experience.
- Strong background in Lean methodologies and quality systems.
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