Flex

Sr. Director, Engineering

Flex$150K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 10-15 years of industry experience with 3-5 years in a Director of Production and Operations role.
  • Experience overseeing operations across all three shifts.
  • Strong background in P&L management with proven financial acumen.
  • Expertise in assembly processes and automation systems.

Responsibilities

  • Guarantee production and timely delivery in specifications required by customers.
  • Define operational financial goals and establish business unit goals.
  • Direct activities in purchasing, production control, and logistics operations.
  • Implement HR strategies to recruit and retain a qualified workforce.
  • Partner with other business units to establish strategic plans.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions.
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Sr.Director, Engineering located in Austin, Tx.

Reporting to the SVP, Operations the Sr. Director, Engineering who is in charge of managing day-to-day operations and core functions of operations to achieve and maintain operational excellence.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time and in specifications, required by customers, at the most cutthroat cost.
  • Define operational financial goals.
  • Operational business experience including a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L.
  • Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
  • Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals.
  • Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review and evaluate KOI's.
  • Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
  • Partner with other business to establish strategic plans and goals.
  • Direct and control the activities on purchasing business, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and logistics.
  • Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field; an MBA is preferred.
  • 10 -15 years of industry experience, with at least 3 -5 years in a Director of Production and Operations role.
  • Extensive experience overseeing operations across all three shifts.
  • Strong background in P&L management, with demonstrated financial acumen.
  • Extensive experience in assembly processes, and automation systems.
  • Expertise in managing high- and low-volume production and high- and low-mix product environments.
  • Ability to effectively influence senior leadership, executives, and key clients.
  • Hands-on experience with NPI (New Product Introduction), guiding new customer programs from concept through successful execution and delivery.
  • Strong sales development capabilities and excellent operational and financial management skills.
  • Client-focused with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively to meet technical and operational needs.
  • Extensive experience in expansion and ramping up.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications 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.

Job Posting Start Date 09-11-2026 Job Posting End Date Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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