Director, Global Contract Manufacturing

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $250.3k - $305.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

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3M

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1902

Manufacturing • Healthcare • Automotive

3M is a global innovation company that operates in a multitude of sectors, offering a diverse range of products such as abrasives, adhesives, advanced materials, automotive parts, dental products, electrical components, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, and much more. Known for its commitment to science and innovation, 3M is constantly working on developing solutions that address global challenges, including sustainability efforts aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and reducing water usage. With a focus on solving both big and small problems, 3M leverages its vast portfolio of over 100,000 patents to deliver practical solutions across various industries, from healthcare and electronics to transportation and safety.

📋 Description

• 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

• 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

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