Manufacturing Engineer

Major Newton Aycliffe; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Octric Semiconductor, located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize wafer fab operations and drive efficiency improvements. You will maintain capacity models, analyze throughput, and collaborate with Engineering and Operations to implement better processes.

The role requires 2+ years in semiconductors or related industries, lean/six sigma expertise, and advanced data analysis with Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3+ years' industry experience or 7+ years driving continuous improvement.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills; advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain capacity modelling data integrity and monitoring.
• Perform capacity analysis and what-if scenarios for production planning.
• Develop and implement solutions to reduce cycle time and improve delivery performance.
• Collect and validate data via time studies and automation logs to analyze throughput impacts.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, and planning to release new methods and processes.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and define time standards for tooling and processes.
• Maintain records and reporting systems for manufacturing operations.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 3 years' industry experience

7+ years driving continuous improvement

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Newton Aycliffe, UK

Sector: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-Time

Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission‑critical defence and commercial applications.

For over 25 years, we have delivered more than 1.5 billion devices shipped from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, supported by a 10‑year investment plan. Following significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence, we now have a bright new path ahead. As part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focused on developing advanced technology for the next generation of semiconductors. We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design, innovation, manufacturing, and reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m² purpose‑built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state‑of‑the‑art compound semiconductor products.

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. We have family‑friendly employee policies, a culture that respects work‑life balance, and a competitive benefits package. We are committed to personal and professional progression and development.

Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting‑edge industry.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Provide manufacturing/Industrial Engineering expertise to semi-conductor wafer fab operation. Maintain a fab capacity model to drive equipment purchases and labour staffing levels. Implement tried and true manufacturing/industrial engineering techniques to achieve best in class production capability with regard to cycle time, line velocity, machine uptimeand delivery performance. Responsibilities will include operational WIP data and Equipment availability to drive factory line improvements. The Manufacturing Engineer will partner with Factory Operations management, Engineering and Automation stakeholders to understand operational goals and develop strategies and tools to optimize WIP flow through the factory.

Main Tasks:

• Maintain capacity modelling data integrity via engineering change control monitoring and frequent communication with tool owners to ensure model readines
• Gather the information required to understanding capacity analysis and production impact
• Performing “what-if” analysis on business changes
• Develop and implement solutions to problems affecting cycle time and delivery performance.
• Collect and validate data via stopwatch time studies and automation logs analysis, to analyse throughput impact of various process changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve cycle time
• Assist tool owners to understand capacity impacts associated with process changes
• Identify tools/moves required to support starts mix shift due to business change
• Provide information for management reviews of operational performance
• Determine starts and mixes that we can support for the current order book and for the future look‑ahead based on our capacity, constraints, available tools, tool performance and future process releases scheduled in our factory
• Provide capacity analysis and cost analysis support for decision making
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, and planning/coordinating the release of new methods, flows, and processes
• Estimate manufacturing cost, determining time standards, and making recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing process flows
• Maintain records and reporting systems for measurement of manufacturing operations

Experience:

• 2+ years' experience in the Semiconductor, Electronics or Automotive industries, capacity modelling, operation optimization and data analysis
• Ability to work in clean room environment wearing smock.

Technical Skills:

• Lean/Six Sigma
• Problem Solving Methodologies, Data Analysis skills including statistical analysis and modeling
• Advanced Excel user

Personal Qualities:

• Strong people, communication, presentation, planning, and organisational skills
• Results oriented
• Excellent problem solving skills

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 3 years' industry experience, or
• 7+ years of industry experience driving continuous improvement
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.