About the role
AI summarisedAs a Senior Engineer in Front-End Global Manufacturing Engineering, you will drive global standardization, optimization, and digitalization of manufacturing operations across all Front-End sites. You will lead the development and governance of Best-Known Methods (BKMs), analyze line performance and equipment utilization, drive automation and data-driven improvements, and collaborate with global teams to improve operational efficiency and output. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-site alignment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, standardization, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of FE ME operation/equipment metrics, capacity readiness processes, business processes, and BKMs across all sites.
- Govern Fab Manufacturing Engineering operational ground rules and ensure consistent alignment of methodologies, metrics, and best practices globally.
- Act as a global/area technical SME to optimize area operations, systems integration, and digital ecosystem adoption, driving global standardization and systemization of BKMs into long‑term ME blueprints.
- Facilitate WW ME forums, area network meetings, and sustain/audit existing global BKMs and business processes.
- Analyze line performance, equipment utilization, OEE, workstation/block WPD, and capacity readiness using Theory of Constraints and Lean Manufacturing.
- Proactively drive area efficiency improvement by deep‑diving into root causes of equipment availability losses, operating losses, and baseline capability gaps—partnering with Site Manufacturing, Process, Equipment, and SIC teams.
- Forecast potential roadblocks in constraint workstation management and work with Site Manufacturing Managers to create mitigation plans.
- Lead proof‑of‑concepts and deployment of automation solutions, scheduling enhancements, BKM dashboards, and digital reporting to improve fab productivity.
- Govern global change processes and drive scheduling system improvements that enhance predictability, agility, and performance.
- Build a motivating environment that strengthens team engagement and enables members to reach their fullest potential.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant semiconductor engineering roles.
- Intermediate knowledge of the 300mm fully-automated semiconductor manufacturing process preferred.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, Fab Capacity Management, Equipment Utilization, and Line Management.
- In-depth knowledge of MES, Scheduling Systems, Line Management systems, and related production/planning reporting tools.
- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau) to enable automation and data-driven decision making.
- Experience in cycle time management, inventory optimization, constraint management, and fab operations analytics.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Demonstrated initiative, tenacity
