Vice President of Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Engineering to lead a globally distributed engineering organization in a high-volume, high-complexity industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Strategy & Executive Leadership

Define and execute a multi‑year engineering strategy aligned with company goals, customer roadmaps, and operational requirements. Lead, structure, and continuously develop a large, international engineering organization across multiple regions. Serve as a senior thought partner to executive leadership on technology, scalability, and engineering investment decisions.

High‑Volume Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

Own engineering readiness for high‑volume production, including stable ramps, yield optimization, cost efficiency, and quality. Establish and track key performance indicators such as yield, reliability, cycle time, time‑to‑market, and cost. Drive structured problem‑solving and act as final escalation point for complex production or field issues.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Lifecycle Ownership

Ensure robust engineering processes for smooth transition from development into volume manufacturing. Lead cross‑functional NPI execution, balancing speed, risk mitigation, and quality. Ensure strong design‑for‑manufacturing, design‑for‑test, and design‑for‑service principles across all programs.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as executive‑level engineering interface for strategic customers and external partners. Support high‑visibility programs, technical reviews, and escalations. Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Sales.

People Leadership & Engineering Culture

Build a performance‑driven engineering culture with clear accountability and continuous improvement. Develop senior engineering leaders, succession plans, and sustainable talent pipelines. Foster collaboration across disciplines, geography, and cultures.

Experience & Qualifications

15+ years of professional experience in engineering, with a significant portion in high‑volume manufacturing or industrial environments. Proven leadership experience at Director, Senior Director, or Vice President level. Demonstrated, long‑standing track record of delivering and scaling high‑volume wafer test equipment solutions. Experience leading large, global engineering teams across multiple sites and time zones. Solid technical foundation with the ability to engage deeply while operating at executive level. Strong business acumen and experience working closely with manufacturing, operations, and customers. Excellent communication skills; comfortable operating at C‑level and with external stakeholders. Degree in Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

Skills and Education: 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.

Benefits

30 days of vacation, flexible working hours and home office to support work‑life balance. Additional benefits include an attractive remuneration package and company share option plan.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. The fastest way to contact us is via the Apply button. You are welcome to send us a link to your profile on XING or LinkedIn for a first impression. We look forward to receiving your application!

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FormFactor GmbH