Contract Manufacturing Manager, Reality Labs

Meta is currently seeking a Contract Manufacturing Manager who will lead and be responsible for the business relationship with our CM/JDM/ODM partners to build our innovative AR/VR products. In this role, you will lead the cross-functional efforts to identify, engage and enable the best partner for our consumer hardware business. You will be responsible for developing the strategic relationship with our partners, including negotiating commercial agreements and cost, optimizing collaboration between teams and developing long-term strategies to grow a robust partnership. You will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain Strategy and other cross-functional teams to create an efficient and innovative supply chain. @@HD@@ Contract Manufacturing Manager, Reality Labs Responsibilities: @@/HD@@ • Identify and engage the CM/JDM/ODM partners to enable the cutting-edge technologies and products with best-in-class quality, delivery and cost. • Develop, sustain and grow a meaningful relationship with our partners to influence their strategy, ensuring best support to our product and advanced technology development. • Negotiate commercial agreements to meet both technical, operational and commercial requirements (including MVA, NRE & CapEx). • Manage budget process for Opex and CapEx with cross-functional teams and various levels of management, reporting spend vs actual. • Lead and manage cost optimization opportunities with partner and internal cross-functional teams. • Lead quarterly supplier business and executive reviews, delivering subsequent improvement actions plans. • Collaborate with RL Supply Strategy team to develop our CM supplier and second source strategies (including EMS industry, global business climate and competitive landscape). • Develop relationships with key stakeholders to identify opportunities with partners to grow our business. • Manage escalations from the teams and address the concerns with the partner to drive short-term and long-term improvement actions. • Minimum 10% travel (Asia) @@HD@@Minimum Qualifications: @@/HD@@ • 10+ years' experience of progressive Supply Chain • 3+ years' experience with Contract Manufacturing • Experience managing Asia supply base • Experience building Supplier relationships • Experience in supplier/evaluation/selection, predictive cost models, contract negotiations and supply base management • Technical acumen to drive new product constructs. • Leadership, program management, and cross-functional teamwork skills • Experience communicating with, and influencing, all levels of management • Experience operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment • Experience working in and managing high volume, consumer electronic product launches and delivery • BS degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience @@HD@@Preferred Qualifications: @@/HD@@ • Broad experience in factory operations, quality, hardware and electrical engineering, product safety and compliance, logistics and trade compliance • Master's degree in a related engineering discipline or MBA • Experience navigating through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing multiple work threads to maximize impact • Bilingual English and Mandarin preferred @@HD@@About Meta: @@/HD@@ Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com. $171,000/year to $239,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.