As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for sustaining and improving manufacturing processes for CMP Pad production, ensuring stable, efficient, and high-quality output to meet overall production targets. This role spans process control, equipment performance, yield improvement, and issue resolution in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional and global teams, and support new product introductions to ensure smooth transition into manufacturing.
In this role you will:
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Monitor and maintain process stability using SPC and data analysis tools
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Ensure smooth production flow and resolve issues to meet output and production targets
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, quality, and productivity
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Perform equipment troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and process tuning
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Lead safety-related actions and execute OCAP for abnormal conditions
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Investigate customer complaints and manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
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Maintain and update Work Instructions (WI) and process documentation
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Resolve production line bottlenecks and optimize overall manufacturing performance
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Collaborate with NPI teams to support new product introduction and ramp-up
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Manage engineering projects and qualification activities
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Ensure product quality compliance and manage BOM-related changes
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Work closely with cross-functional teams and global sites
Traits we believe make a strong candidate:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
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Understanding of statistical analysis and DOE concepts
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Team player with effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Hands-on, proactive, and able to perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Strong ownership with the ability to drive issues to closure and deliver results
Nice to have
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Experience with data tools (e.g., Excel Macro, Power BI), Statistical Tools (e.g. Mini Tab, JMP, SAS) and manufacturing systems is a plus
Your success will be measured by:
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Consistent achievement of production targets and manufacturing plan execution
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Process stability and yield performance (SPC, Cpk, yield improvement)
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Speed and effectiveness of issue resolution and root cause analysis
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Measurable impact of continuous improvement initiatives (cost, productivity, quality)
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Successful collaboration across teams and contribution to overall manufacturing performance
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Effective support of new product introduction and ramp-up