Group Leader, Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Employee clubs

Off-site events

Museum discounts

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing Group Leader to oversee packaging activities across facilities.

You will drive manufacturability, yield improvements, and production readiness while collaborating with engineering and quality teams. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, implementing data-driven processes, capacity planning, and performance metrics to meet customer commitments and accelerate product

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written communication skills required.
• Experience leading teams in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to translate design concepts into manufacturable processes and lead cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team supporting advanced microelectronics manufacturing operations.
• Drive ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Partner with design engineering, NPI, and quality teams to improve predictability and delivery.
• Develop capacity and yield improvement models and monitor performance metrics.
• Collaborate with process engineering to implement manufacturing improvements for efficiency, scalability, and quality.
• Define and execute manufacturing strategies to accelerate product development and field readiness.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing Group Leader is a highly visible leadership role responsible for the delivery of packaged advanced microelectronics components. You will play a critical role in bridging engineering innovation with operational execution, by leveraging the strengths of world-class equipment and personnel to deliver high quality products to our internal and external customers. You will oversee the execution of device packaging activities across multiple facilities. You will work closely with process engineering, design engineering, and highly skilled technicians to satisfy demand while driving design for manufacturability, yield improvements, quality enhancements, cycle time reduction, and production readiness across the product lifecycle. This operations role partners closely with engineering, quality, and programs to introduce new technologies and processes into manufacturing while continuously improving existing production capabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, develop advanced production capabilities, and help shape how complex microelectronic hardware transitions from development into reliable, repeatable production.

Duties/Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team supporting advanced microelectronics manufacturing operations. Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the manufacturing organization. Partner closely with design engineering, new product introduction, and quality teams to improve predictability and delivery performance. Lead initiatives focused on the development of capacity and yield improvement models. Establish and monitor performance metrics using data-driven analysis to ensure and improve delivery. Work closely with process engineering to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and product quality. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and Program teams to ensure customer commitments and production objectives are achieved. Help define and execute manufacturing strategies that accelerate product development, speed of execution, and give Draper world class fast-to-field performance.

Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication and written skills. Excellent ability with presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong ability to supervise a team of 10-20.

Education

Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Experience

7+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location

City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $245,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Culture

We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.