VP, External Manufacturing at Advanced Energy

Position VP, External Manufacturing
Posted 08 Jul 2026
Expired 07 Aug 2026
Company Advanced Energy
Location Singapore | SG
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Advanced Energy for the position of VP, External Manufacturing. If the VP, External Manufacturing vacancy in Singapore matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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VP, External Manufacturing

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY:

Advanced Energy is a global leader in precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions for mission-critical applications. The company enables customer innovation across semiconductor, industrial, medical, and data center markets through highly engineered products, a global manufacturing footprint, and a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President, External Manufacturing is a strategic and operational leader responsible for managing Advanced Energy's global outsourced manufacturing network across magnetics, cables, SMT boards, PCBA, and full turnkey system box build. The role drives end-to-end performance across external partners, ensuring best-in-class execution in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness while enabling scalable growth and strong customer outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Lead strategy, governance, and execution of the global outsourced manufacturing network
  • Build and develop a high-performing team with strong regional presence near key partners (China, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, US, Mexico)
  • Drive operational excellence across all partners in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
  • Establish robust KPI systems, executive business reviews, and performance scorecards
  • Ensure readiness for new product introduction (NPI), product transfers, and volume ramps
  • Optimize manufacturing network footprint, capacity, and cost structure
  • Drive supplier and partner continuous improvement, including yield, OEE, and cycle time improvements
  • Partner closely with engineering, quality, sourcing, and supply chain to improve manufacturability and system performance
  • Lead recovery and turnaround actions for underperforming partners through structured improvement plans
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a standard office environment and uses office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).

Travel required approximately 40% of time both domestic and international.

Extensive international travel and hands-on engagement at external manufacturing partner sites. The successful candidate is expected to maintain strong on-site presence to drive performance, build partnerships, and ensure operational alignment

SKILLS:
  • Strong financial and business acumen, linking operational performance to margin and growth
  • Expertise in KPI-driven management systems and standardized operating disciplines
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong communication, leadership, and executive stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization
EXPERIENCE:
  • 15+ years of manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including outsourced or contract manufacturing
  • Deep expertise in electronics manufacturing including SMT, PCBA, magnetics, cable assemblies, and system integration
  • Proven track record managing global EMS partners and complex supply chains in high-mix, high-reliability environments
  • Demonstrated success in operational excellence transformation (quality, delivery, cost, productivity)
  • Experience supporting NPI, product transfers, and scaling manufacturing operations across regions
  • Strong leadership experience in Asia-based manufacturing environments preferred
EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
  • MBA preferred
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Job Info:

  • Company: Advanced Energy
  • Position: VP, External Manufacturing
  • Work Location: Singapore
  • Country: SG

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