Lead Microfabrication Supervisor, MEMS & Lean Ops

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, an independent nonprofit R&D company in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Microfabrication Supervisor 2 to lead a MEMS manufacturing team and deliver high-reliability inertial sensors. You will translate program needs into production plans, collaborating with engineering, facilities, mission assurance, and cross-functional staff.

You will supervise eight+ technicians, drive Lean improvements, implement Eyelit MES, manage WIP, and ensure quality systems compliance while partnering with engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years operational experience with 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience complying with AS9100D production protocols is highly desired.
• Experience using or configuring Manufacturing Engineering System and SPC is highly desired.
• Technical experience with semiconductor or wafer fab environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise eight or more Microfabrication Technicians, including scheduling daily work assignments and performing evaluations.
• Lead the implementation of Eyelit MES and its integration into a mixed production and R&D environment.
• Manage trainings, cross-trainings and resource allocation; ensure documentation standards for production.
• Coordinate with Mission Assurance to maintain a quality system and handle CAPAs.
• Model Fab capacity to identify bottlenecks and work with teams to mitigate using Lean methods.
• Collaborate with planning for materials, maintenance, and training/certification for staff.
• Communicate production needs to stakeholders; provide updates to engineering leadership.
• Foster teamwork and accountability; drive Lean improvements to yield, delivery, and cost.
• Willingness to work shift hours, particularly early hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Initiative & problem solving

Organization & prioritization

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma

Project budgeting & tracking

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Lean tools (production)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Eyelit MES

SPC tools

Job description

Draper, an independent nonprofit R&D company in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Microfabrication Supervisor 2 to lead a MEMS manufacturing team and deliver high-reliability inertial sensors. You will translate program needs into production plans, collaborating with engineering, facilities, mission assurance, and cross-functional staff.

You will supervise eight+ technicians, drive Lean improvements, implement Eyelit MES, manage WIP, and ensure quality systems compliance while partnering with engineering