Senior Production Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor manufacturing seeks a Senior Production Engineer to advance their production processes at the Stockport site. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in semiconductor manufacturing, showcasing skills in troubleshooting, process improvement, and technical documentation. This full-time onsite role promises a crucial part in leading technical initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, or Manufacturing required.
• Proven experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing essential.
• Familiar with technical documentation like specifications and validation reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for escalated engineering issues.
• Lead the introduction of new process equipment and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S regulations and oversee equipment commissioning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process Excellence

Project Management

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing

Tools

Minitab

SolidWorks

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Senior Production Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing, stockport

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Client:

Morgan McKinley

Location:

stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Production Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing

We’re looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join our growing team in Oxford.

This is a full-time, onsite role where you'll play a key part in the technical leadership of our advanced semiconductor wafer production processes.

What you’ll do:

· Provide hands-on technical support for all escalated engineering issues in semiconductor wafer production

· Lead the introduction of new process equipment and continuous improvement initiatives

· Liaise with internal development teams and suppliers on tooling and design changes

· Ensure safe systems of work and compliance with EH&S regulations (including PUWER and CE marking)

· Oversee equipment commissioning (IQ/OQ/PQ), FAT/SAT testing, and process validation

· Champion process excellence using tools such as Lean and Six Sigma

What you’ll bring:

· A degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing or equivalent experience

· Proven experience with semiconductor/MEMS wafer manufacturing, including photolithography and plasma etching

· Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining high-spec equipment, managing vendor service schedules, and rapid fault identification

· Experience working in regulated industries with Quality Control and validation systems

· Familiarity with technical documentation such as specifications, work instructions, and validation reports

Nice to have:

· Experience with Minitab, SolidWorks, and Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)