Operation Manager Director - Automotive Driver Energy System

The global transition to electrified and low-carbon mobility is driving unprecedented growth and innovation across the semiconductor industry. NXP is a recognized leader in this transformation, powered by its portfolio of smart battery controllers and high-voltage gate drivers. As market demands for quality, cost competitiveness, and supply chain resilience continue to intensify, manufacturing strategy has become a strategic differentiator. Success requires strong leadership to drive industrial excellence, accelerate product commercialization, and build a resilient global manufacturing ecosystem that enables long-term business growth and customer success.

Mission

The Operations Manager is responsible for defining and executing the industrial and manufacturing strategy for the DES () product portfolio, ensuring competitiveness, quality, supply resilience, and sustainable business growth. The role leads to the industrialization of automotive semiconductor products from development release through high-volume production while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance. The position builds upon responsibilities covering industrial strategy, cost engineering, ramp-up, product transfers, supplier management, and portfolio management. The Operations Manager leads a global organization of Industrialization Program Managers, across multiple sites and regions, driving operational excellence and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the industrial strategy for the DES product portfolio in alignment with Business Line and corporate objectives.
• Establish manufacturing footprint, sourcing diversification, and capacity strategies to ensure business continuity and supply resilience.
• Drive long-term competitiveness through cost optimization, technology adoption, and manufacturing innovation.
• Anticipate market, customer, and operational challenges and translate them into actionable industrial roadmaps.

Operations Excellence

• Ensure successful execution of: New Product Introduction (NPI) Safe Launch and Production Ramp-Up Product Transfers and Dual Sourcing Programs Sustaining Engineering Projects Change Management and Manufacturing Optimization
• Own portfolio operational performance across: Cost Delivery Capacity Customer satisfaction Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain.

Portfolio Management

• Lead industrial portfolio governance in close partnership with Product Marketing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations.
• Prioritize resources and investments to maximize business impact.
• Monitor risks and implement mitigation plans to secure product launches and production continuity.
• Ensure alignment between business growth objectives and manufacturing capabilities.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and inspire a multicultural and geographically distributed organization.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, collaboration, and excellence in execution.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary Operations representative toward Business Line leadership and key stakeholders.
• Influence strategic decisions based on operational insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Build strong partnerships with internal organizations, external manufacturing partners, suppliers, and strategic customers.
• Effectively communicate portfolio status, risks, opportunities, and business impact to senior management.

Your Profile

• 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Strong background in Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Industrialization, or Program Management.
• Proven success leading large-scale industrialization programs and operational transformations.
• Significant experience managing international and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor Front-End and Back-End manufacturing processes.
• Experience within the automotive semiconductor industry is highly desirable.
• Master's Degree or PhD in Electronics, Microelectronics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, quality systems, and supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of automotive standards such as IATF 16949 and AEC-Q100.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance long-term vision with flawless execution.
• Change leader with a strong drive for continuous improvement and innovation.

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