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Sr. Director Optical Transceiver Manufacturing

Lumilens· Operations
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SingaporeFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lumilens is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to build and scale optical transceiver manufacturing operations in Thailand. Owns site strategy, operational execution, capacity planning, and manufacturing readiness for next-generation 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers. Leads cross-functional partnerships to industrialize advanced optical module manufacturing and deliver high-yield execution in a fast-scaling environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall manufacturing strategy and site operations for Lumilens’ optical transceiver production in Thailand, with accountability for output, quality, cost, delivery, and operational scale.
  • Stand up and scale manufacturing capabilities for 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver products, including production ramp planning, staffing models, equipment readiness, and operational infrastructure.
  • Establish a prototyping and test environment adjacent to the factory to support NPI development, process validation, and operator and engineer training for optical transceiver and silicon photonics production.
  • Drive disciplined execution of manufacturing plans through clear operating rhythms, KPI management, and performance reviews across yield, throughput, scrap, inventory, and on-time delivery.
  • Partner closely with engineering teams to ensure successful transitions from development and pilot builds into repeatable, scalable production, with timely feedback on manufacturability, testability, and quality.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing manufacturing organization, including frontline leaders, operators, technicians, and support functions required to scale site operations.
  • Establish strong talent practices across hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning to create a durable manufacturing capability.
  • Own site-level operational and capital planning, including workforce strategy, capacity investments, and facility readiness to meet business growth objectives.
  • Create a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with clear expectations and disciplined execution across the manufacturing floor.
  • Serve as the senior manufacturing leader for the site, aligning factory execution with company priorities and providing leadership visibility into performance, risks, and ramp readiness.
  • Lead operational excellence initiatives that improve productivity, quality, cycle time, and cost through standard work, 5S, visual management, and disciplined problem-solving.
  • Sponsor root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts across manufacturing issues, ensuring systemic fixes and sustainable process control.
  • Drive capacity expansion and manufacturing readiness plans to support new product ramps and long-term business growth.
  • Implement robust operating metrics and reporting mechanisms that provide clear visibility into site performance, emerging risks, and improvement priorities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Management, or a related technical field; advanced degree is a plus.
  • 15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with significant experience in optical transceivers, optical components, photonics, precision assembly, or advanced electronics manufacturing.
  • Proven success leading factory or site operations, production scale-up, or manufacturing organizations in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
  • Strong command of manufacturing systems and operational disciplines, including production planning, WIP management, yield improvement, line balancing, and capacity planning.
  • Experience building and developing teams, with the leadership maturity to influence across engineering, operations, quality, and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional and global environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with MES, ERP, and shop floor management systems.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing leadershipProduction planningCross-functional leadership
Last updated Aug 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Lumilens

Connectivity Platform for AI

Lumilens provides next-gen photonic interconnects for massively scaling out – and scaling up – AI compute infrastructure.

Photonic InterconnectsNext-Gen ManufacturingSystem-level knowledgeLumicore platformCPO/SiPh manufacturing
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