Sr. Mgr, Manufacturing Engineering

Silfex, a Lam Research Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex, a Lam Research Company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to lead a team focused on enhancing product quality and reducing defects across manufacturing processes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least six years of relevant experience, with strong expertise in Lean manufacturing and data analysis tools.

Ideal candidates will possess leadership skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a strong ability to drive measurable improvements in yield and process variation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years related experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in leading engineering teams focused on quality improvement.
• Strong expertise in statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Drive structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Champion Lean principles to remove non-value-added activities.
• Collect and analyze process data for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on initiative execution.

Skills

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Silfex, a Lam Research Company, is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make semiconductor tools that support the global electronics industry. The role focuses on leading a manufacturing engineering team to improve product quality, reduce defects, and eliminate waste across manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers to identify and eliminate variation, defects, and inefficiencies.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and data‑driven decision‑making.
  • Own the integrity of manufacturing routers, operations sequence, and cycle times.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive structured problem‑solving initiatives such as root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to reduce defects and improve product quality.
  • Implement and sustain robust engineering controls, including control plans, SPC, and process monitoring systems.
  • Lead cross‑functional efforts to improve first‑pass yield and reduce rework and scrap.
• Lean Manufacturing & Waste Elimination
  • Champion Lean principles (value‑stream mapping, standard work, 5S, flow optimization) to remove non‑value‑added activities.
  • Analyze workflows, layouts, and material movement to eliminate bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Data‑Driven Process Optimization
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities.
  • Establish performance metrics and use statistical tools to drive continuous process improvement.
  • Use cycle time and routing data for capacity models, bottleneck analysis, and improvement prioritization.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with operations, quality, and supply‑chain teams to prioritize and execute improvement initiatives.
  • Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing processes are capable, repeatable, and aligned with quality standards.
• Equipment & Process Capability
  • Evaluate equipment and process capability to align with quality requirements and production goals.
  • Lead teams through installation and validation of equipment, focusing on process robustness and reducing part variability.
• Project & Strategy Execution
  • Develop and manage improvement roadmaps focused on defect reduction, cost savings, and process capability enhancement.
  • Report on KPIs and project progress to leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Carry out special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent, and a minimum of six years related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams focused on quality improvement and defect reduction in manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action systems, and statistical process control (SPC) with data analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodology experience.
• Proven ability to use data and engineering tools to drive measurable improvements in yield, scrap, and process variation.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence shop‑floor teams and senior leadership.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made. The role requires standing, use of hands, reaching, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, and hearing. Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; 10 pounds regularly. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, and moderate noise level.

Commitment

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, is an equal‑opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices, and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Silfex complies with all applicable laws and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.