Front-End Processing Manager

HRL Laboratories•Camarillo, CA

3d•$140,700 - $175,950

About The Position

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, advances physical and information science and develops technologies for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. The company’s infrared sensor systems support aerospace and defense missions through collaboration with customers and a combination of advanced research and product delivery. The Front-End Processing Manager reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing and oversees front-end manufacturing operations. The role coordinates internal stakeholders and external foundry partners to support production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. HRL’s operating model combines internal manufacturing and engineering capabilities with external partners. Success is measured by operational reliability, partner coordination, and achievement of quality, yield, capacity, cost, and delivery targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Experience managing semiconductor or advanced manufacturing front-end operations.
Strong understanding of process control, production planning, yield improvement, and quality systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Manage internal front-end facility planning, staffing, equipment, process control, and improvement.
Coordinate schedules, requirements, and deliverables with internal stakeholders and external foundry partners.
Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, yield, cycle time, cost, and delivery.
Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
Oversee mask design lifecycle management, cross-functional inputs, accuracy checks, schedule alignment, supplier performance, and documentation control.
Sustain R&D and production activities and ensure smooth transitions between development and manufacturing phases.
Balance metrology requirements with production schedule and cost constraints while maintaining measurement rigor and throughput and delivery commitments.
Own and maintain internal production travelers and work instructions, including accuracy, version control, and approvals.
Develop, define, and manage specifications and Statements of Work for external foundry and fabrication partners, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, quality expectations, and delivery schedules.