Crystal Growth Process Engineer — Yield & Quality Sustaining

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Crystal Growth operations, drive process improvements, and ensure product quality. You will work across design, manufacturing, and QA to optimize processes and yields, leveraging DOE and SPC to identify root causes and implement solutions.

This role requires collaboration with multiple teams, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, and quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science or related field.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and quality management systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with JMP or similar statistical analysis software; SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.
• Maintain calibration/verification records for measurement devices used in manufacturing.
• Own SOPs and trainings for manufacturing processes.
• Recommend and implement equipment and process changes to boost yields and efficiency.
• Develop and conduct DOE and SPC analyses to target yield loss and quality.
• Collaborate with design, development, and downstream teams to ensure compatibility.
• Support internal/external IATF audits and maintain control documents.
• Guide junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Quality management systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Materials Science Engineering

Related field

Tools

JMP

SQL

Job description

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Crystal Growth operations, drive process improvements, and ensure product quality. You will work across design, manufacturing, and QA to optimize processes and yields, leveraging DOE and SPC to identify root causes and implement solutions.

This role requires collaboration with multiple teams, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, and quality management systems.