Vice President of Operations – Test and Measurement Equipment

FormFactor Inc.•Farmers Branch, TX

21h

About The Position

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies throughout the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. The Vice President of Operations – Test and Measurement Equipment is responsible for leading FormFactor’s global Systems and Emerging Growth Business Unit manufacturing network, spanning multiple international sites and external manufacturing partners. This executive will drive operational excellence, ensure worldclass product quality, and build a scalable, resilient global footprint that supports the company’s growth in the semiconductor test and measurement systems market. This role requires a strategic, hands-on operations leader with deep experience in multisite management, complex electromechanical manufacturing, external supply partnerships, and cross functional program execution.

Requirements

20+ years in progressive leadership roles within large-scale operations.
10+ years in semiconductor systems, equipment manufacturing, or related sectors.
Multi-site or large-scale operations leadership (>1,000 personnel).
Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems, supply chains, and quality control.
Expertise in SPC, DfX, Kaizen, and operational analytics.
Proven ability to lead transformation and implement advanced technologies.
Global Expansion & Site Strategy Experience. Evaluate new site locations, including labor markets, incentives, geopolitical risk, logistics, and cost modeling.
Develop and execute longterm global footprint strategies to support growth, resilience, and customer proximity.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
Assembly Manufacturing
Global Manufacturing
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
Manufacturing Production
Operational Leadership
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Systems and Emerging Growth BU operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.
Lead, mentor, and develop high performing teams across global manufacturing, engineering, materials, and logistics functions.
Establish governance frameworks to harmonize KPIs, processes, and reporting across all global sites.
Drive a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
Oversee Assembly, Integration, and Test operations across Systems and Emerging Growth operation sites. (Must be able to travel 50% internationally and domestically across our Systems global sites and other FormFactor locations)
Ensure production capacity meets demand while maintaining high yields and minimizing downtime.
Collaborate with engineering and R&D to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DfM) principles are applied.
Manage external manufacturing partners (EMS/CMs) to ensure quality, cost, capacity, and delivery performance.
Develop dual sourcing strategies to enhance resilience and reduce risk.
Ensure all Systems products meet stringent industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain compliance with global safety, environmental, and trade regulations.
Develop and implement business continuity, risk mitigation, and disaster recovery plans across all sites.
Develop and manage operational budgets across labor, materials, capital, and external manufacturing.
Analyze KPIs and financial performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement.
Drive capital efficiency and ensure ROI on major operational investments.
Partner with executive leadership to align operations with corporate strategy.
Collaborate with product development, marketing, and sales through SIOP processes to support product roadmaps and market demand.
Implement advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and AI to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Drive adoption of manufacturing frameworks (SPC, Kaizen, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, DfX) to improve operational performance.
Benchmark performance against bestinclass KPIs and lead transformation initiatives to close gaps.
Achieve measurable improvements in cost, yield, quality, and capital efficiency in the short and medium term.
Improve gross margin performance across economic cycles.
Establish a globally harmonized operational model with consistent KPIs and governance.
Develop a long-term global footprint strategy, including evaluation of new site locations.
Strengthen external manufacturing performance and supply chain resilience.
Deliver predictable execution of major cross-functional programs and site initiatives.