Substrates Business Capacity and Capability Lead

Intel Corporation; Arizona; On-site; USD 191,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health, retirement and vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a Substrates Business Capacity and Capability Lead to guide a high‑impact engineering team focused on supplier capacity, capability, and readiness aligned to product roadmaps. You will collaborate across Intel to define requirements and ensure timely substrate delivery for next‑generation technologies.

The role demands senior leadership, executive communication, and program management in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field with substantial leadership experience.
• 12+ years in supply chain, engineering, or technical leadership roles with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience managing complex supplier programs and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier capacity and capability assessments and readiness plans aligned to product timelines.
• Shape capacity expansion plans and define technical requirements for next‑gen products.
• Drive supplier risk mitigation, executive reporting, and stakeholder alignment.
• Build strategic engagement with substrate/material suppliers to reduce supply chain risk.
• Provide enterprise program leadership with customer‑facing communication and disciplined execution.

Skills

Supply chain engineering

Supplier management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or related field

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Substrates Business Capacity and Capability Lead will lead a high-impact team of engineers with responsibility for the following enterprise-critical priorities:

• Set direction for supplier technical capability assessments and readiness plans to ensure execution against critical product, technology, and customer timelines.
  • Assess the substrate supplier network’s capacity, capability, scalability, and long-term readiness.
  • Partner across Intel organizations to define supply chain requirements aligned to Intel’s product and foundry roadmaps.
  • Shape future capacity expansion plans and technical requirements required to enable next-generation products and technologies.
  • Drive supplier capacity expansion timelines, readiness checkpoints, and executive-level risk mitigation.
  • Maintain visibility to supplier network capacity, investment needs, and readiness for emerging technical building blocks.
  • Evaluate supplier investment requirements and collaborate across SBG and partner organizations to establish product cost, affordability, and price targets.
• Build and sustain strategic engagement with in-network and out-of-network substrate, material, and equipment suppliers to maintain market intelligence, anticipate industry shifts, and advance Intel’s leadership in substrate technology.
• Serve as a senior interface with Intel Technology Development groups and business units to align supplier capacity, capability, and technology readiness to future product requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight of second- and third-tier suppliers for critical substrate bills of materials.
  • Guide material development for critical substrate materials, including core, buildup, and solder resist.
  • Strengthen industry-wide supplier relationships to reduce business continuity risk associated with material constraints, shortages, or quality disruptions.
• Ensure business unit development milestones are achieved by leading supplier execution for test vehicle builds, product new product introduction, and high-risk builds.
• Sponsor substrate supplier engineering qualifications, as needed, for second- and third-tier material changes.
• Partner with business units and customers to architect an affordable, resilient, and performance-enabling supply chain that maximizes business value through substrate strategy and engagement.
• Provide enterprise program leadership by combining technical depth, business judgment, ecosystem and market awareness, and disciplined execution.
  • Operate with a customer-first mindset in a senior customer-facing role requiring mature leadership, executive communication, and program management experience in complex engineering organizations.
  • Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization through stakeholder leadership, customer orientation, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Apply structured problem solving, sound judgment, and decisive leadership to deliver results in ambiguous and high-stakes environments.

Required Skills and Experience

• Expertise in supply chain engineering, supplier management, data analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage performance, drive results, and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Experience managing semiconductor test equipment and tooling, as well as negotiating complex deals with suppliers or customers.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced understanding of semiconductor supply chains, tools, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage long-term supplier partnerships and execute cost reduction programs.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience leading escalations, risk mitigation activities, and executive-level supplier business reviews.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in team building and talent development.
• Passion for driving innovation and sustainability within supply chain operations.

Qualifications:

• Degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience per business needs).
• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years with a Master’s degree, or 6+ years with a PhD in supply chain, engineering, or technical leadership roles.

Join Intel’s team and make an impact by shaping the future of global supply chain strategies, driving technology innovation, and empowering your team to deliver excellence every step of the way.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $191,220.00-269,950.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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