Materials Cost Leader & Value Engineer

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a seasoned OCT MTE Materials Cash Cost Leader to drive year-over-year cost improvements for Front End manufacturing.

You will lead VE, alternate sourcing, consumption optimization, and materials strategy with broad cross-functional impact across the network. The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing and a proven ability to deliver measurable cost reductions while collaborating with Cost teams, Global Procurement, Fab teams, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials, or cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of Front End processes and materials, with proven track record to lead complex, multi-functional initiatives.
• Experience with analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide short- and long-term materials cost strategies aligned with manufacturing priorities and business goals.
• Lead initiatives across multiple functions to identify, prioritize, and deliver cost reduction opportunities with measurable results.
• Provide technical leadership in handling expenditures related to materials, guiding priorities and decisions across sites.
• Define program scope, goals, timelines, and resources with collaborators.
• Establish and improve methodologies, governance, and tools to scale and sustain cost programs.
• Structure and lead programs across multiple initiatives, including prioritization, breakthroughs, tracking, and risk management.
• Develop cases, execution plans, and provide regular updates to partners and leadership.
• Identify technical and operational challenges early and drive timely solutions.
• Maintain effective governance and review cadence to support decisions and execution.
• Partner with sites, engineering, and procurement teams to convert ideas into implemented solutions and realized savings.

Skills

Materials cost reduction

Value Engineering

Alternate sourcing

Consumption optimization

Materials strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Semiconductor manufacturing experience

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a seasoned OCT MTE Materials Cash Cost Leader to drive year-over-year cost improvements for Front End manufacturing.

You will lead VE, alternate sourcing, consumption optimization, and materials strategy with broad cross-functional impact across the network. The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing and a proven ability to deliver measurable cost reductions while collaborating with Cost teams, Global Procurement, Fab teams, and suppliers.