Senior Manager of Global Manufacturing

About the role

Catapult Sports is seeking an experienced and organised Senior Manager of Global Manufacturing to lead its manufacturing team in Taiwan. You will be responsible for implementing best‑practice production processes, modernising systems, and scaling production across multiple countries. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will work with cutting‑edge wearable and stadium infrastructure products for elite sports teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations, build strong relationships with EMS partners and suppliers, and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Oversee new product introduction (Prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, MP) including planning, execution, cost control, and progress reporting.
• Maintain clear communication with global teams (Supply Chain, Support, Product, Engineering) to ensure alignment.
• Provide technical leadership for a four‑person engineering team in Taiwan, guiding strategy, documentation, and innovation.
• Recruit, manage and develop a multidisciplinary, geographically diverse engineering team.

Required profile

• 10+ years experience with electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and product lifecycle management.
• 5+ years experience leading engineering teams.
• Proven track record managing at least five NPI projects from prototype to mass production (10k‑100k units/year).
• Strong knowledge of electronic assembly, tooling design (including injection molding), and production jigs.
• Experience with wireless protocols such as BLE, Wi‑Fi, UWB and basic firmware/embedded Linux knowledge.
• Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese with excellent interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) management
• New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
• Injection‑molding tooling design
• Production jig and work‑instruction development
• Wireless communication protocols (BLE, Wi‑Fi, UWB)
• Firmware development basics
• Embedded Linux systems