Senior Engineer II-Contract Manufacturing Operations

Microchip Technology Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Quarterly bonus payments

Restricted stock units

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a strong operations leader to manage performance, reliability, and improvement across contract manufacturing partners for high-technology electronics products. This position emphasizes end-to-end operational execution and ideal candidates will have 7.5 to 10 years of experience in high-technology manufacturing.

The role demands expertise in PCBA manufacturing, strong proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma tools, and robust leadership capabilities. The salary range for this position is competitive, from $70,304 to $205,000, depending on location, skills, and experience.

Qualifications

• 7.5-10 years in high-technology manufacturing experience.
• Deep knowledge of PCBA manufacturing and process engineering.
• Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance of contract manufacturers.
• Analyze manufacturing KPIs and implement improvements.
• Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews and develop performance dashboards.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Contract manufacturing operations

PCBA manufacturing

ERP/manufacturing systems

Data analysis

Leadership and negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

This position will have a strong operations ownership to lead performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across US-based contract manufacturing partners supporting high-technology electronics products. This role drives end-to-end operational execution—capacity, quality, cost, delivery, and NPI scale-up—while partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure consistent product performance for PCBA and system/box-build manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Own operational performance of contract manufacturers, ensuring production plans, cycle times, yields, and on-time delivery meet business targets.
• Serve as the senior technical/operations interface to contract manufacturers for escalations, root-cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (8D/CAPA).
• Lead manufacturing process engineering for PCBA (SMT and thru‑hole) and system/box build, driving process controls, work instructions, test strategy alignment, and standardization.
• Analyze manufacturing KPIs (yield, scrap, rework, throughput, OTD, downtime) and implement data-driven improvements using SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis.
• Drive cost and productivity initiatives (labor efficiency, line balancing, takt/capacity optimization, waste reduction, EOQ/JIT/Kanban), including validation of savings.
• Plan and execute NPI and production scale‑up with CMs: DFM/DFT feedback, process readiness, pilot builds, build reviews, and smooth handoff to volume.
• Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), developing performance dashboards, risk assessments, and action plans with clear owners and timelines.
• Partner with Supplier Operations/Procurement to support Manufacturing Services Agreement (MSA) scope discussions, operational requirements, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to resolve supply/production constraints quickly and minimize customer impact; lead structured problem solving and containment.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems and measurement integrity (FMEA, control plans, Gage R&R, correlation studies), and support supplier quality alignment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or related); strong technical background required.
• 7.5‑10 years in high‑technology manufacturing with significant experience in contract manufacturing operations and electronics production.
• Deep knowledge of PCBA manufacturing (SMT, thru‑hole), system integration/box build, and process engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of test engineering, component engineering, planning, and supplier quality practices preferred.
• Proficiency with Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies: DOE, SPC, FMEA, Gage R&R, data correlation/analysis, Kanban/JIT, waste reduction, EOQ.
• Strong capability with ERP/manufacturing systems and analytics/reporting tools to drive decisions and track results.
• Demonstrated leadership influencing across organizations; strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically to supplier/CM sites as needed.
• Requirement for home “base” to be at a primary CM to support BU.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304-$205,000.* Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

Recruitment Agencies

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