Senior Manager, Direct Flash Module Operations Engineering

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Senior Manager, Operations Engineering (APAC)

Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan

Role Overview

EverPure is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Operations Engineering to lead regional engineering execution across APAC. This role serves as a critical bridge between product development, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, ensuring successful new product introduction (NPI), supplier quality performance, and manufacturing excellence.

The successful candidate will lead distributed engineering teams across the United States, Malaysia, and Vietnam, while acting as the primary Operations Engineering interface with Hsinchu-based teams during NPI phases. 

The role will have to be based in our partner location in Hsinchu, Taiwan. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and scale a geographically distributed team of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE), Manufacturing Quality Engineers (MQE), and Component Engineers across the United States, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Build organizational capability to support evolving business and operational needs across APAC.

2. NPI & Cross-Functional Leadership

Serve as the primary Operations Engineering interface in Hsinchu, Taiwan for all NPI programs.

Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders, including R&D, Product Engineering, and Program Management, to ensure seamless product introduction and ramp.

Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) initiatives, ensuring early risk identification and mitigation.

3. Supplier Quality & Component Engineering

Own end-to-end supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Establish and enforce robust component engineering practices, including:

Component selection and validation

Lifecycle management

Risk mitigation strategies (e.g., second sourcing, obsolescence planning)

Lead supplier audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and yield improvement initiatives.

4. Manufacturing Quality & Operations Excellence

Oversee manufacturing quality performance across APAC DFM sites.

Drive key quality and operational metrics, including:

Yield improvement

Failure analysis and root cause resolution

Process capability and control (e.g., Cp, Cpk)

Implement scalable quality systems, processes, and performance metrics (e.g., FPY, DPPM).

5. Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary liaison between:

Hsinchu-based Engineering and NPI teams

Contract manufacturers and suppliers

Global Operations and Business leadership

Provide clear and concise communication on program status, risks, mitigation plans, and readiness to senior leadership.

6. Continuous Improvement & Strategy

Define and execute the APAC Operations Engineering strategy in alignment with global organizational objectives.

Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to drive operational excellence.

Identify and implement opportunities to optimize cost, quality, and cycle time across the supply chain.

Qualifications

Experience

10–15+ years of experience in Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Quality within the electronics, hardware, or data center industry .

Proven track record of managing regional or global engineering teams .

Demonstrated success in NPI execution and manufacturing ramp within APAC .

Technical Expertise

Strong domain expertise in:

Supplier Quality and Supplier Development

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)

Manufacturing processes (e.g., PCBA, system integration)

Experience working with contract manufacturing models, including EMS, JDM, and ODM.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across multiple regions and cultures.

Strong executive presence with effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with Taiwan-based engineering and manufacturing ecosystems is highly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related discipline)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.

Growth : We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!

Team : We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

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