Nexthop Systems Inc
Manufacturing Specialist
Holy, Santa Clara County · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 22 days ago
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About the role
- Nexthop AI designs and engineers advanced networking products and solutions for Hyperscalers and NeoClouds. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA—with additional global locations in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin, and Bengaluru—the company combines collaborative product design with system and network engineering expertise to solve cutting-edge networking challenges.
- We are hiring for a Manufacturing Specialist who manages day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure smooth production, strict quality adherence, and continuous process optimization. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to implement manufacturing instructions, resolve production issues, and
Responsibilities
- Process & Quality Control: Enforce quality and safety standards, assist with root-cause analysis for defects, and optimize workflows for maximum efficiency and reliability.
- Documentation & Training: Document standard operating procedures, maintain production records, and train/onboard manufacturing personnel on new equipment, tools, and safety practices.
- Global CM Management: Directly manage Contract Manufacturers (CMs) across international sites.
- New Product Ramp-Up: Support the introduction and scaling of new high-tech hardware products.
Requirements
- CM Oversight: Required experience managing global Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and work instructions across multiple disciplines (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and Thermal).
- Relevant technical degree required.
Nice to have
- 10-12 years of proven, hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and operations.
- Industry Background:
- Direct experience in electronics, networking hardware, or high-tech manufacturing environments required (high-speed industrial networking hardware experience strongly preferred).
- Required experience managing global Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
- Industry Background: Direct experience in electronics, networking hardware, or high-tech manufacturing environments required (high-speed industrial networking hardware experience strongly preferred).
Skills
- Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering, process optimization, and Lean methodologies/quality systems.
- Hands-on approach to defect resolution, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Soft Skills & Core Traits
- Hands-On Mindset: Self-motivated, company-first attitude with a passion for diving deep into complex technical problems.
- Attention to Detail: High standard for reliability, safety, and precision in an on-site manufacturing setup.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship.
- Operations & Production:
- Coordinate daily production activities and monitor assembly and test processes.
- Process & Quality Control:
- Documentation & Training:
- Global CM Management:
- Directly manage Contract Manufacturers (CMs) across international sites.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship
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