Vice President, Systems Operations

Forming Our Future together

Form Factor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon Form Factor'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.

Rooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

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Job Description:

The
Vice President, Systems Operations
is responsible for leading

FormFactor'sglobal

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, andcross functionalprogram execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the Systems and Emerging Growth BU operations strategy aligned with corporateobjectivesandlong-termgrowth plans.

• Lead, mentor, and develop high performing teams across global manufacturing, engineering, materials, andlogisticsfunctions.

• Establish governance frameworks to harmonize KPIs, processes, and reporting across all global sites.

• Drive a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Global Manufacturing Oversight

• Oversee Assembly, Integration, and Test operations across Systems and Emerging Growth operationsites.(Must be able to travel
  50% internationally and domesticallyacross our Systems global sites and other Form Factor locations)

• Ensure production capacity meets demand whilemaintaininghigh yields and minimizing downtime.

• Collaborate with engineering and R&D to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DfM) principles are applied.

External Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management

• Manage external manufacturing partners (EMS/CMs) to ensure quality, cost, capacity, and delivery performance.

• Developdual sourcingstrategies to enhance resilience and reduce risk.

Quality Control & Compliance

• 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.

Financial Management & Budgeting

• Develop and manage operational budgets across labor, materials, capital, and external manufacturing.

• Analyze KPIs and financial performance toidentifyopportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement.

• Drive capital efficiency and ensure ROI on major operational investments.

Collaboration & Cross-functional Teamwork

• 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.

Technology, Automation& Innovation

• 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 againstbestinclass
  
  KPIs and lead transformation initiatives to close gaps.

Key Deliverables:

• Achieve measurable improvements in cost, yield,…