Manufacturing Operation Manager

Job Title

Manufacturing Operation Manager

Role Summary

Lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for sustaining, troubleshooting, qualifying, and optimizing assembly and test manufacturing equipment in a high-volume semiconductor production environment. The role focuses on equipment availability, process stability, quality containment, and production performance.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically 3+ years in manufacturing operations or equipment engineering, with at least 2 years of people management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Accountable for equipment performance, production support, and team leadership to meet safety, quality, and throughput targets.

• Own, sustain, troubleshoot, repair, qualify, and optimize assembly and test manufacturing equipment to meet uptime, yield, quality, and productivity targets.
• Drive equipment reliability and process improvements via root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, SPC, FMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead quality containment and excursion management: defect verification, early quality signal response, lot/hardware containment, disposition support, and corrective actions.
• Manage and coach a team of technicians: training, certification plans, shift schedules, staffing coverage, and performance management.
• Act as first responder for operational, safety, and security incidents within assigned toolsets or areas.
• Develop and execute tactical plans to streamline workflows and improve coordination across groups and divisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on factory health, installation, qualification, and ramp activities.

Requirements

Required skills and experience for effective performance in this role. Degrees and certifications are summarized separately under Education Requirements.

• Minimum 3 years hands-on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and sustainment in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of people management, team leadership, or supervisory experience, including coaching and workforce planning.
• Experience supporting manufacturing quality systems, including defect verification, containment, excursion management, and CAPA.
• Hands-on experience with equipment monitoring, process control, equipment qualification, and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge and application of Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, FMEA), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills in resolving equipment, process, and manufacturing issues in high-volume production.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional and global teams and to drive operational improvements.
• Preferred: experience in semiconductor assembly and/or test manufacturing, equipment installation/qualification, and production ramp support.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Sciences, or a related technical discipline (commonly paired with 3+ years relevant experience). Alternatively, a Master’s degree in a related field (commonly paired with 2+ years relevant experience). Preferred items noted in the posting include a Master’s (technical or MBA) and Lean Six Sigma certification. Equivalent practical experience in lieu of formal degree combinations was described via the degree-plus-experience options above.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.