Director, Manufacturing Engineering
Location
San Jose, CA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$182,000 - $220,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-30
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of manufacturing, process, and project engineers to meet business goals.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to direct reports.
- Co-develop strategic plans and lead execution of large-scale manufacturing initiatives.
- Oversee planning and execution of manufacturing programs.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Partner with Supply Chain to develop cost-reduction strategies.
- Champion lean manufacturing and efficiency-enhancing tools.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with 5 years in leadership.
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume, complex capital equipment manufacturing.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
- Knowledge of manufacturability, quality systems, and lean manufacturing tools.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive cultural transformation.
