Global Technology Guardian - CMPT

Qnity•Newark, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMPT) manufacturing business is seeking a Global Technology Guardian at its Newark, Delaware site. The CMP business produces pads used to polish semiconductor wafers for memory and logic chips. CMP pad manufacturing includes polymer manufacturing, casting, and mechanical converting operations such as skiving, grooving, buffing, and finishing. The Global Technology Guardian is a critical influence-leadership role covering mechanical converting modules, including pad skivers, lathes for various groove types, digital pad trimmers, automated pad cleaners, and in-line and offline quality-control metrologies. The role serves as the subject matter expert for manufacturing technology used in mechanical converting operations, defines Most Effective Technology (MET), and owns the multi-year technology roadmap for Conversions. It also sets the vision for future manufacturing technology, including process-equipment automation and next-generation process technologies. The role leads a global network of 15–20 Manufacturing Technology and Run Plant Engineers supporting Conversions modules across company sites, guiding their work on improvement and development projects. It works closely with Manufacturing and Technology leadership to define, resource, and drive programs, and interfaces with Product Quality, Marketing, R&D, and scaleup teams on technology roadmaps, customer communications, qualifications, and bringing new technologies into high-volume manufacturing. The position reports to the Director, Manufacturing Technology.

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD degree in Engineering or a related discipline; Mechanical Engineering is preferred, with Chemical, Industrial, and Electrical Engineering also identified.
At least 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Technology (MT) and/or R&D in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex equipment and process issues, or help others do so.
Knowledge of mechanical and chemical processes and methodologies applicable to a manufacturing operation.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to motivate others to achieve results.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and a high-volume workload with shifting and competing priorities.
Understanding of Six Sigma methodology and working experience with Process Safety Management.
Occasional travel to other manufacturing sites and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Technical leadership experience in an industrial plant.
Industrial plant experience working with Process Safety Management (PSM) critical processes and systems.
Experience in equipment automation, polymer manufacturing, or discrete converting operations.
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent structured problem-solving certification.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex, time-sensitive projects.
Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and develop others in a team-based environment.
Skill in team building and achieving results through influence and negotiation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert and lead the global Mechanical Conversions network for the CMPT business.
Define and maintain the Most Effective Technology (MET) and technology roadmap for Conversions.
Work with Manufacturing and Technology leaders to create a prioritized annual execution plan supporting the technology roadmap.
Mentor and support Run Plant Engineers and early-career Manufacturing Technology Engineers within CMP.
Provide technical expertise and direction to improve competitive advantage in CMP pad manufacturing, from incremental improvements to major technology changes.
Drive Conversions process improvements that benefit yield, quality, uptime, and capacity.
Partner with operations on root-cause analysis of complex manufacturing problems and support resolution of shop-floor issues as needed.
Develop and approve basic data for capital improvement projects in collaboration with vendors, site engineering, and business partners.
Represent the technology position in Statements of Work, design reviews, acceptance tests, commissioning, and safety reviews.
Guide the global engineering network's improvement and development work, including quality, site matching, MET leveraging, basic data, and execution of new capital projects.
Interface with Product Quality and Marketing to align on technology roadmaps, customer communications, and qualifications.
Work with R&D and scaleup teams to bring new technologies into high-volume manufacturing.