Director, Global Contract Manufacturing

Job Description:Director, Global Contract ManufacturingCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleThis role exists to stand up and scale contract manufacturing for one of 3M’s most strategically significant growth technologies — Expanded Beam Optical (EBO), a high-performance optical connectivity solution for AI data center infrastructure. This is both a hands-on operational leadership role and a strategic one: the person in this role will qualify and ramp large-scale contract manufacturers to commercial production, while simultaneously building the team, systems, and institutional knowledge that will define how 3M manages large-scale CMs going forward.3M has historically managed smaller, specialized suppliers. EBO represents a meaningful shift — toward larger, more complex co-manufacturing relationships that require a different operating model. This leader will help 3M make that transition successfully.As a(n) Director, Global Contract Manufacturing you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:Drive end-to-end qualification and production ramp for at least one, potentially two, large-scale contract manufacturers capable of producing EBO technology to specification and at commercial volume.Assess and select CMs — evaluate technical capability, cleanroom and equipment requirements, optical assembly processes, and quality systemsOwn the full qualification process from initial site assessment through FAI completion, EWR/AFE sign-off, and validation sign-off with Quality, Lab, and RegulatoryLead production ramp at qualified CMs; hold partners accountable to capacity, volume, quality, and cost commitmentsServe as the primary interface between 3M and CM leadership — escalation point, resolution owner, and day-to-day operating partnerProvide Engineering oversight — coordinate assets, tooling, capital plans, and process documentation at CM sitesRespond to capacity and yield challenges in real time — staffing, yield improvement, equipment needs, and operational scale-upEnsure replication capability — qualify the same production process at a second CM site as the program scalesSupport RFQ and negotiation processes for CM selection; manage ongoing supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery commitmentsYour Skills and Expertise  To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)Three (3) years of experience managing large-scale, high-volatility programs with compressed timelines and strong discipline in operational controls, reporting, and communication in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Master's degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain from an accredited institutionFive (5) years of Senior technical, commercial, and operational aptitude to manage large-scale contract manufacturers; precision manufacturing experience required, optical or photonics background strongly preferredProven track record managing large-scale, demanding end-customer supply chains (hyperscaler, Tier 1 OEM, or equivalent)Ability to model unit economics for precision manufactured products and identify structural cost improvement opportunitiesin a private, public, government or military environmentSkills include… Demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous, high-stakes environments — setting direction, building structure, and driving results without a fully built organizationExperience recruiting, developing, and organizing teams; ability to scale a function from early-stage to operational maturityStrong executive presence and cross-functional influence — able to align Quality, Engineering, Legal, and Regulatory stakeholders without direct authorityExperience managing large-scale, high-volatility programs with compressed timelines and strong discipline in operational controls, reporting, and communicationWork location: Work location: RemoteTravel: May include up to 20% [international]Relocation: Not applicableMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $250,253 - $305,864, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and R