Sr Manager, Manufacturing - Electronics
Advanced Energy
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Vancouver, WA · Posted October 3, 2026
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About the job
ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Manufacturing is responsible for leading manufacturing operations across multiple AE locations, with a focus on complex electronic and electromechanical products and assemblies . This role ensures production efficiency, product quality, delivery performance, safety, and cost effectiveness while providing strategic and hands-on leadership to manufacturing supervisors and production teams.
Success in this role requires strong people leadership, strategic thinking, and significant practical experience in electronics, semiconductor, optics or high-tech manufacturing .
Qualifications
Required
8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing leadership role.
Demonstrated manufacturing experience in electronics, electromechanical systems, semiconductor equipment, or other complex technical products.
Practical knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes , such as PCB/PCBA assembly, electronic and electromechanical assembly, production testing, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair/rework.
Experience managing manufacturing environments requiring disciplined process control, traceability, quality management, and configuration/change control .
Demonstrated success applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and structured continuous-improvement methods .
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production-planning processes, including material requirements, capacity planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop manufacturing supervisors and production teams.
Experience partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product/Program teams to resolve production issues and support new product introductions.
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 25%.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Preferred
Experience manufacturing high-mix, low-to-medium-volume electronic or electromechanical products .
Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, precision electronics, power electronics, optical systems, or other technically complex equipment .
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, production ramp, and product lifecycle changes .
Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards applicable to electronic assemblies.
Experience with metrology, calibration, and inspection systems.
Knowledge of applicable ISO quality-management standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience leading manufacturing operations across multiple sites and/or internationally.
Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
COMPENSATION:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $150,000 to $190,000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
Short and long-term disability and life insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
8 hours of paid volunteer time off
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
Company matched 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com