Director, Global Contract Manufacturing

Director responsible for scaling contract manufacturing for 3M's high-performance EBO technology. Collaborating with global teams to manage large-scale manufacturing operations.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,253 - $305,864 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive end-to-end qualification and production ramp for at least one, potentially two, large-scale contract manufacturers capable of producing EBO technology to specification and at commercial volume.
Assess and select CMs — evaluate technical capability, cleanroom and equipment requirements, optical assembly processes, and quality systems
Own the full qualification process from initial site assessment through FAI completion, EWR/AFE sign-off, and validation sign-off with Quality, Lab, and Regulatory
Lead production ramp at qualified CMs; hold partners accountable to capacity, volume, quality, and cost commitments
Serve as the primary interface between 3M and CM leadership — escalation point, resolution owner, and day-to-day operating partner
Provide Engineering oversight — coordinate assets, tooling, capital plans, and process documentation at CM sites
Respond to capacity and yield challenges in real time
Ensure replication capability — qualify the same production process at a second CM site as the program scales
Support RFQ and negotiation processes for CM selection; manage ongoing supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of experience managing large-scale, high-volatility programs with compressed timelines and strong discipline in operational controls, reporting, and communication in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include Master's degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain
Five (5) years of Senior technical, commercial, and operational aptitude to manage large-scale contract manufacturers; precision manufacturing experience required, optical or photonics background strongly preferred
Proven track record managing large-scale, demanding end-customer supply chains (hyperscaler, Tier 1 OEM, or equivalent)
Ability to model unit economics for precision manufactured products and identify structural cost improvement opportunities
Demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Experience recruiting, developing, and organizing teams
Strong executive presence and cross-functional influence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

qualification processoptical assembly processesquality systemscapacity managementyield managementcost modelingoperational controlsreportingprocess documentationprecision manufacturing

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcross-functional influenceteam developmentproblem-solvingaccountabilitynegotiationoperational disciplineexecutive presenceadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in BusinessMaster's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree in Supply Chain