Talnflo

Senior Technical Operations Manager

Silicon Valley, CA Hybrid Full-time Bachelor's Degree

Ready to scale the future of sensing technology? We are seeking a hands-on, execution-focused Senior Technical Operations Manager to lead our global contract manufacturing and sub-supplier operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering breakthroughs and volume production, owning the NPI process and manufacturing test engineering for our cutting-edge LiDAR products. If you are a technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to drive operational excellence across a multi-site global network, we want you on our team in Pleasanton.

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Responsibilities

Lead contract manufacturers and sub-suppliers to deliver high-quality products on schedule and at scale.
Partner with the Global Supply Management team on supplier selection, onboarding, and ramp-up activities.
Own manufacturing technical deliverables, including manufacturing test, manufacturing engineering, and quality readiness.
Troubleshoot production issues, lead root cause analysis, and drive corrective and pre- ventive actions.
Collaborate with EMS partners and cross-functional teams including systems, hard- ware, software, reliability, and supply chain to support product launches and ongoing production.
Drive yield improvement, test robustness, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Define, implement, and manage the operational NPI process.
Develop and maintain the quality management system for manufacturing operations.
Ensure manufacturing partners maintain required certifications and compliance stand- ards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, industrialization, or a related field; MBA, or equivalent relevant experience.
8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, or technical opera- tions.
Hands-on experience managing multiple contract manufacturers across Asia, North America, and/or Europe.
Working knowledge of electro-optical systems.
Experience using data analysis and statistical methods to improve yield, reliability, and process performance.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to support builds and troubleshooting at partner sites as needed.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Nice to Haves

Experience with electronics, LiDAR systems, or optical sensing technologies.
Exposure to automotive manufacturing or other high-reliability products.
Working knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes (including FCT test and SMT) and mechanical manufacturing processes (including tooling and machining).
Understanding of IOS standards and certification.

Benefits & Perks

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Posted 17 days ago

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