Principal Factory Manager
Microsoft · Hanoi, Vietnam · Manufacturing Engineering
About this role
Microsoft is hiring a principal-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- principal
- Track
- hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
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Job description
from Microsoft careersIf you have a passion to deliver new technology to customers and have a strong background in manufacturing management or Sourcing, then this position is for you. This position presents a great opportunity to contribute to realizing Microsoft’s hardware strategy and bring exceptional customer experience to consumers across the world. The role, Factory manager, is part of the Microsoft Devices Operations, in the Windows & Devices organization.
The scope of this position is to manage Sub system suppliers across the company’s hardware portfolio, including design and execution of the manufacturing supply base strategy, defining business models and operational requirements, supplier selection and overall day to day supplier management, and to deliver optimized cost in a very competitive and cost-pressured industry.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute market-leading supply base strategy by leveraging market knowledge, industry-leading commodity cost management, and techniques to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Research market, competitive, and emerging trends to drive insights into contract manufacturer capabilities and strategies.
• Manage end to end contract manufacturing portfolio and performance including new product commercialization and value creation initiatives; collaborate with contract manufacturing partners to execute and improve cost, quality, supply and delivery performance.
• Lead virtual factory team to deliver results through strong collaboration with stakeholders from various functions in Microsoft.