Operations Manager

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, or hardware manufacturing operations.

• Proven success in supplier management, yield improvement, and production execution in a fabless model.

• Experience in fast-paced start-up or scale-up environments, with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of semiconductor/photonics manufacturing flows and hardware systems.

• Proficiency in DfM, FMEA, RCA, SPC, MES, and yield management methodologies.

• Solid track record managing manufacturing partners and ensuring operational excellence across continents.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

• A proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Permanent, full-time position based in Valencia.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive hybrid model.

• Private health insurance and pension plan.

• December 24th and 31st off.

• A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment where your ideas truly make an impact.

• A chance to shape the operational backbone of a deep-tech company redefining optical networks for AI and data centers.

Are you ready to lead the operations driving the next generation of programmable photonics?

At iPronics, pioneers in software-defined photonics and creators of the world's first programmable optical switch on silicon, we're looking for a Senior Operations Manager to strengthen our global operations and manufacturing ecosystem - ensuring quality, reliability, and scalability as we bring our cutting-edge technology to market.

As a Senior Operations Manager, you'll be a key part of our leadership team, overseeing the full spectrum of operations - from supplier partnerships to process optimization and quality assurance. Your mission: ensure flawless execution as we scale our photonic systems from prototype to production.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Operations Management: Oversee daily operations and long-term planning to ensure efficient production, supply chain, and logistics execution.

• Supplier & Partner Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

• Process Development & Execution: Define, implement, and continuously improve operational processes to support yield, reliability, and scalability.

• Quality & Reliability: Drive excellence through DfM, FMEA, SPC, and yield management methodologies, ensuring consistent quality and performance.