{"id":1328312,"url":"https://alion.io/job/flex-sr-director-operations-engineering","title":"Sr Director, Operations Engineering","company":{"id":1845316,"name":"Flex","domain":"flex.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/flex-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":82,"open_postings":47,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.936,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":13,"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"head","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["San Jose, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":224900,"max":309300,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":309300},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-28T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-28","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T16:54:16Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":34,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":34},"description":"Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary\nFlex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.\nTo support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sr Director, Operations Engineering located in San Jose, CA.\nReporting to the VP, Global Operations the Sr Director, Operations Engineering is responsible for leading the global engineering organization across all RES sites, ensuring consistent execution of engineering strategy, manufacturing readiness, automation deployment, industrial engineering practices, capacity planning, process excellence, and customer technical support.\nThis leader will establish a unified global engineering model that enables scalable growth, operational excellence, improved productivity, accelerated new product introduction (NPI), and best-in-class customer performance. The role provides technical and organizational leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, NPI Engineering, Process Engineering, Quote Engineering, and Engineering Program Execution. The position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Unit leadership to support growth and profitability objectives.\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nEngineering Strategy & Leadership\nDevelop and execute the global engineering strategy aligned to business growth objectives.\nBuild and lead a high-performing global engineering organization across multiple regions.\nDefine global engineering standards, governance, processes, tools, and performance expectations.\nEstablish clear roles, competencies, career paths, and succession plans for engineering teams.\nDrive a culture of accountability, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.\nGlobal Engineering Operations\nStandardize engineering workflows, handoffs, KPI management, and execution practices across all regions.\nLead global engineering reviews to monitor performance, risks, resource requirements, and strategic initiatives.\nDevelop resource balancing strategies to optimize capability and workload across sites.\nEnsure engineering support aligns with operational requirements, customer commitments, and business priorities.\nManufacturing & Industrial Engineering\nDrive manufacturing process optimization, labor productivity improvement, and operational efficiency.\nEstablish global standards for capacity modeling, factory layouts, labor planning, and line balancing.\nLead footprint studies and manufacturing optimization initiatives supporting business growth and transfers.\nPartner with Operations leaders to eliminate constraints and improve throughput and scalability.\nAutomation & Digital Manufacturing\nLead automation strategy and deployment across the global footprint.\nDevelop and prioritize automation roadmaps supporting productivity, quality, safety, and capacity objectives.\nSponsor advanced manufacturing initiatives including AI-enabled solutions, smart factory technologies, data analytics, and digital engineering tools.\nEnsure automation investments deliver measurable ROI and operational benefits.\nNew Product Introduction & Customer Support\nEnsure robust engineering support for NPI, product transfers, customer ramps, and sustaining programs.\nImprove speed-to-revenue through disciplined engineering execution and launch readiness processes.\nServe as executive escalation point for significant engineering and technical issues.\nSupport customer engagements, technical reviews, design-for-manufacturing initiatives, and strategic business opportunities.\nFinancial & Business Performance\nDevelop and manage global engineering budgets, capital plans, and resource requirements.\nSupport business case development for expansion, automation, capacity investments, and strategic initiatives.\nDrive productivity improvements that improve margins and operational performance.\nPartner with business leaders to support growth, quoting, and strategic planning activities.\nTalent Development\nBuild global engineering leadership capability and succession pipelines.\nDevelop technical talent through competency frameworks, training, mentoring, and career development programs.\nEnsure engineering capabilities evolve to meet future technology and customer requirements.\nPromote global knowledge sharing and best-practice deployment across sites.\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nEngineering productivity improvements\nNPI launch success rate\nCustomer satisfaction metrics\nAutomation ROI and savings realization\nCapacity utilization and engineering efficiency\nProduct transfer execution performance\nManufacturing yield improvement\nLabor productivity improvement\nEngineering project execution performance\nTalent retention and succession readiness\nThe experience we’re looking to add to our team:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Automation, or related discipline).\nMaster's degree or MBA preferred.\n15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience within manufacturing environments.\n10+ years leading global or multi-site engineering organizations.\nStrong experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, automation, and new product introduction.\nProven track record leading large-scale transformation, productivity, automation, and growth initiatives.\nExperience supporting complex global customers and multi-region operations.\nLeadership Competencies\nStrategic Thinking\nExecutive Presence\nCustomer Focus\nOperational Excellence\nChange Leadership\nTalent Development\nFinancial Acumen\nCross-functional Collaboration\nGlobal Leadership\nInnovation & Digital Mindset\nScope\nGlobal engineering organization across all RES sites.\nResponsibility for Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, NPI Engineering, Process Engineering, Quote Engineering, and Engineering Centers of Excellence.\nDirect engagement with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, Finance, and Customer Business Teams.\nSignificant influence on capital deployment, productivity initiatives, factory design, growth planning, and customer satisfaction.\nKR13\nWhat you'll receive for the great work you provide:\nFull range of medical, dental, and vision plans\nLife Insurance\nShort-term and Long-term Disability\nMatching 401(k) Contributions\nVacation and Paid Sick Time\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nApplication Deadline:\nApplications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.\nJob Posting Start Date 08-28-2026 Job Posting End Date\n\nThe base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.\n$224,900.00 USD - $309,300.00 USD AnnualJob Category\nProduction EngineeringRelocation: Not eligibleIs Sponsorship Available?\nNoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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