New Product Manufacturing Engineer

The role is based in Phoenix, AZ and relocation is provided.

Global Operations (GOPS) team (Manufacturing Engineering, Global Procurement, Manufacturing and their support functions) with emphasis on cost reduction, cycle time & lead time reduction, material flow, quality improvements, and efficient manufacturing methods & processes.

• Strategize GOPS goals and objectives to meet the BU targets to prepare/ participate, present

and engage in the BU and TG reviews.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and DFx strategies with the internal partners including the

Business Units (BUs).

• Define and create manufacturing and quality documentation (i.e. Operation Method Sheets,

work instructions, test procedures, inspection checklists, etc.).

• Manage tooling and test equipment requirements. Innovation in implementing tooling and

test equipment to manufacturing efficiency and customer quality.

• Drive implementation and compliance of Manufacturing Readiness as part of the PLC process.

• Involve and participate in product transfers overseeing the manufacturing requirements

relating to the Manufacturing Engineering scope and ensuring that all toll gate (TG)

requirements are met.

• Support in outsourcing activities to Contract Manufacturers.

• Engage Product or Field support and BUs to build the capability of the Engineering team on

the equipment and process knowledge of ASM equipment.

• Create Sequence of Events (SOE) to define manufacturing flow and material staging and

associated routings as part of manufacturing preparation.

External (Vendors, Suppliers, Customers, Clients)

• Leverage and enact best practices between Contract manufacturers (CM) and internal

manufacturing during the HVM transfer stage.

• Drive timely solutions for the suppliers by engaging BU and GOPS team to meet the lead

time, quality and cost goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field.

• 5-10 years of experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment in the

semiconductor equipment industry

• 3 years in New Product Introduction or transfer role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters preferred

• Semiconductor/ Capital Equipment industry in Manufacturing, Quality and/or engineering

roles in equipment assembly or test.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills with proven track record to drive changes and implement

changes to benefit the organization.

• Experience in working and interfacing with cross functional teams with demonstrated ability

to influence cross functional organization and drive changes.

• Prior experience in implementing DFx, Lean concepts modular assemblies, Feeder lines, Off-

line assemblies, flow line and automated testing through manufacturing engineering.

• Familiar with the following operational excellence tools but not limited to: Lean

manufacturing, FMEA, 8D, PDCA, Problem solving, Microsoft project, six sigma.

• Strong understanding of bill of material structure (Product structure, Family tree, Generic vs.

Customization, Merge in Transit) and revision changes and how it affects manufacturing and

procurement from concept to HVM stage.

• A strong understanding of DFM and Manufacturing best practices.

• Ability to relate Engineering changes in equipment to the semiconductor process.

• Experience with SAP and/or major ERP/MRP systems and processes at user level.

• Knowledge of new product introduction systems, processes and standards.

• Experience in managing multiple projects using project management skills and tools.

• Exhibits effective leadership, analytical thinking and committed to drive teams to meet

business goals.

• Strong written, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Self-driven personality with discipline for ownership of responsibilities and independence.

• Strong influencer to keep the team positive.

• Attention to detail.