Senior Manager (Thermal Solution Manufacturing)

AMD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Singapore is seeking a hands-on, technically adept leader for External Manufacturing Operations - Backend Engineering. You will oversee supplier engagement for thermal cooling solutions and material/process improvements, guiding NPI and high-volume ramp readiness with a focus on quality, cost, and schedule.

You will build and coach a distributed team of engineers, align cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver data-driven updates to executive leadership while ensuring manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on leadership with proven cross-functional project management.
• Experience in semiconductor backend, electronics manufacturing, or high-volume supplier operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier engagement for thermal cooling solutions and related manufacturing processes.
• Plan and drive NPI qualification and ramp readiness for new products and lines.
• Drive manufacturing readiness through PFMEA, control plans, and readiness of equipment.
• Mentor engineers; align cross-functional teams; provide data-based management updates.
• Support supplier and site audits; travel regionally or internationally as required.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional PM

Executive communication

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Masters in related field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Power BI

Python

Job description

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THE ROLE:

As part of External Manufacturing Operations - Backend Engineering, the candidate will lead technical and operational engagement with external suppliers supporting thermal cooling solutions (ASIC and integrated up to Board level) and value engineering program management. The role is responsible for manufacturing readiness on New Product Introduction, high-volume production execution, process optimization and yield improvement and value engineering. The candidate will also lead and develop a team of engineers while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate must be a hands-on people leader with strong technical judgement, structured problem-solving skills and a proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. The candidate should demonstrate effective cross-functional project management, stakeholder alignment, conflict management and executive communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead supplier engagement for thermal cooling solutions, related materials and manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and new capabilities ahead of business need.
• Plan and drive New Product Introduction, qualification and ramp readiness for new products, suppliers, sites, lines, equipment and manufacturing changes.
• Drive supplier manufacturing readiness through process-flow reviews, PFMEA, control plans, equipment and tooling readiness, measurement capability, traceability and production monitoring.
• Monitor supplier performance for yield, process stability with repeatability and reproducibility, drive to resolve deviations and prevent excursions.
• Lead timely issue containment, root-cause analysis, corrective action and recurrence prevention for manufacturing excursions.
• Build and execute Value Engineering initiatives covering material and process optimization/localization, alternate-source qualification, productivity improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop engineers by setting clear goals, priorities, ownership and performance expectations, while building technical depth and succession.
• Align cross-functional teams on deliverables, decision rights, risks and action plans, and provide concise, data-based updates to management.
• Support supplier and manufacturing-site audits and travel regionally or internationally as required; perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant experience in semiconductor backend, electronics manufacturing, thermal or mechanical components, or high-volume supplier operations, with significant technical and people-leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading and developing geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of liquid-cooling and thermal solution manufacturing.
• Demonstrated track record in supplier manufacturing readiness, NPI and ramp, high-volume production support, process qualification, excursion management, structured problem solving and change control.
• Proficiency with analytical and reporting tools such as JMP, Minitab, Power BI, Python or AI-assisted analytics is an added advantage.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, negotiation, conflict-management and cross-functional project-management skills.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Advanced technical or business qualifications are an added advantage.

LOCATION:

Singapore

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.