Manufacturing Operation Manager
As a Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will s
Business group
across Assembly and Test Manufacturing
Equipment Engineering & Manufacturing Operations
- Own, sustain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize Assembly manufacturing equipment to achieve equipment uptime, yield, quality, and productivity targets while supporting production ramps and tool qualifications.
- Drive equipment reliability and process improvements through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, failure analysis, SPC, FMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Own and support Test manufacturing equipment, including troubleshooting, repair, qualification, and performance optimization to ensure stable operations, throughput, and manufacturing readiness.
- Lead quality containment and excursion management activities, including defect verification, early quality signal response, lot/hardware containment, disposition support, and corrective actions to minimize production and customer impact.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead/coach and manage a team of technicians responsible for manufacturing operations, equipment maintenance, and repair.
- Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards.
- Establish and implement training and certification plans to equip the team with the necessary skills for production ramp requirements.
- Supervise shift schedules, including workstation assignments, rotations, and PTO management, to ensure optimal staffing coverage.
- Act as the first responder to resolve operational, safety, and security issues within assigned toolsets or areas.
- Develop and execute tactical plans to streamline workflows and improve coordination between groups and divisions.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to address factory health challenges and operational issues.
- Drive team results through effective goal setting, performance management, and leadership development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Sciences, or related technical discipline with a minimum of
3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, equipment engineering, or semiconductor manufacturing
2+ years of relevant experience
.
- Minimum
3 years of hands-on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and sustainment experience
in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum
2 years of people management, team leadership, or supervisory experience
, including coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and employee development.
- Experience supporting
manufacturing quality systems
, including defect verification, quality containment, excursion management, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Hands-on experience with equipment monitoring, process control, equipment qualification, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities .
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, FMEA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and operational safety standards .
- Demonstrated ability to develop technical training plans, certification programs, and build team capabilities to support production ramp requirements.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills with experience resolving equipment, process, and manufacturing issues in a high-volume production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Semiconductor
Assembly and/or Test manufacturing experience
.
- Experience with
quality excursion management
, Early Quality Signal response, defect containment, yield improvement, and manufacturing process optimization.
- Proven experience leading equipment performance improvement, reliability enhancement, and productivity initiatives.
- Experience supporting equipment installation, qualification, technology transfer, and production ramp activities.
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process control systems.
- Master's degree (MBA or relevant technical field) and/or Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global engineering teams while driving results through technical leadership.
Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing excellence at Intel while building a team that drives innovation and operational success.
Job Type
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Primary Location
Posting Statement
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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