FormFactor Inc. · 2 hours ago
Vice President of Operations – Test and Measurement Equipment
Farmers Branch, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
20+ years expFormFactor Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies in the semiconductor industry. The Vice President of Operations will lead the global manufacturing network, ensuring operational excellence and product quality while driving growth in the semiconductor test and measurement systems market.
ManufacturingMobileSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the Systems and Emerging Growth BU operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans
Lead, mentor, and develop high performing teams across global manufacturing, engineering, materials, and logistics functions
Establish governance frameworks to harmonize KPIs, processes, and reporting across all global sites
Drive a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement
Oversee Assembly, Integration, and Test operations across Systems and Emerging Growth operation sites. (Must be able to travel 50% internationally and domestically across our Systems global sites and other FormFactor locations)
Ensure production capacity meets demand while maintaining high yields and minimizing downtime
Collaborate with engineering and R&D to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DfM) principles are applied
Manage external manufacturing partners (EMS/CMs) to ensure quality, cost, capacity, and delivery performance
Develop dual sourcing strategies to enhance resilience and reduce risk
Ensure all Systems products meet stringent industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
Maintain compliance with global safety, environmental, and trade regulations
Develop and implement business continuity, risk mitigation, and disaster recovery plans across all sites
Develop and manage operational budgets across labor, materials, capital, and external manufacturing
Analyze KPIs and financial performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement
Drive capital efficiency and ensure ROI on major operational investments
Partner with executive leadership to align operations with corporate strategy
Collaborate with product development, marketing, and sales through SIOP processes to support product roadmaps and market demand
Implement advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and AI to enhance efficiency and scalability
Drive adoption of manufacturing frameworks (SPC, Kaizen, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, DfX) to improve operational performance
Benchmark performance against best-in-class KPIs and lead transformation initiatives to close gaps
Achieve measurable improvements in cost, yield, quality, and capital efficiency in the short and medium term
Improve gross margin performance across economic cycles
Establish a globally harmonized operational model with consistent KPIs and governance
Develop a long-term global footprint strategy, including evaluation of new site locations
Strengthen external manufacturing performance and supply chain resilience
Deliver predictable execution of major cross-functional programs and site initiatives
Qualification
Required
20+ years in progressive leadership roles within large-scale operations
10+ years in semiconductor systems, equipment manufacturing, or related sectors
Multi-site or large-scale operations leadership (>1,000 personnel)
Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems, supply chains, and quality control
Expertise in SPC, DfX, Kaizen, and operational analytics
Proven ability to lead transformation and implement advanced technologies
Global Expansion & Site Strategy Experience
Evaluate new site locations, including labor markets, incentives, geopolitical risk, logistics, and cost modeling
Develop and execute long-term global footprint strategies to support growth, resilience, and customer proximity
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field
Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 6 years experience; or equivalent experience
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or similar)
Company
FormFactor Inc.
FormFactor is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle – from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2025-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2003-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Slessor
Chief Executive Officer
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