Microfabrication Supervisor (11am - 7:30pm)

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Draper Microfabrication Supervisor 2 is a key member of our operations team. As the Supervisor 2, you will be an operationally critical player in the microfab, which develops and manufactures next-generation and application-specific sensors and devices. The microfab focuses on inertial MEMs, but also develops solutions leveraging photonics, microfluidics, novel materials and 3D integration, including interposer and wafer level packaging (WLP) concepts. The supervisor 2 will support the delivery of high reliability inertial MEMS sensors by responding to, and fully supporting, production. The job requires integration of multidisciplinary information from program management, engineering management, facilities, mission assurance, and process engineering to meet critical customers’ needs. The supervisor 2 will work closely with technical staff, equipment specialists and technicians, serving as a bridge to translate staff needs to work plans with complex constraints.

Requirements

Must demonstrate initiative and problem solving with a focus on quality and schedule.
Possess excellent organization, prioritization, and written/oral communication skill.
Ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences.
Display good interpersonal skills required to communicate clearly with internal team and customers; experience as area lead or supervisor.
Be self-motivated, able to adapt to changing priorities and must thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Working knowledge of and experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing / 6-Sigma principals to effect capability improvements.
Ability to project, budget, and track small scale projects.
Ability to learn and interact with Manufacturing Execution System and Statistical Process Control tools.
Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement practices, and statistical process control.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Minimum of 5 years operational experience, 3+ years of supervisory experience.
Experience complying to AS9100D production protocols highly desired.
Experience using and/or configuring a Manufacturing Engineering System and Statistical Process Control highly desired.
Technical experience with semiconductor or wafer fab environment (process integration, modules, yield enhancement, manufacturing process) a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience complying to AS9100D production protocols highly desired.
Experience using and/or configuring a Manufacturing Engineering System and Statistical Process Control highly desired.
Technical experience with semiconductor or wafer fab environment (process integration, modules, yield enhancement, manufacturing process) a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise eight or more Microfabrication Technicians, including scheduling daily work assignments, performing annual evaluations and participating in the hiring process as needed.
Implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a key enabler to the future of Draper’s MEMS technology strategy. This role involves working as a member a cross-functional team on startup, configuration and introduction of Eyelit MES and application of it to a combined low-rate production and R&D environment.
Management of trainings, cross-trainings and resource allocation to assure effective program support.
Complying with documentation standards for production.
Work with Mission Assurance to keep documentation up to date including process change notifications and corrective actions.
Oversee the execution of corrective actions.
Ensure maintenance of a quality system to contract requirements.
Analyze and model Fab capacity with emphasis on identifying bottlenecks and throughput challenge areas, working with the engineering and maintenance teams to identify and implement mitigation strategies and potential improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Collaborate and organize information with other operational functions, including planning for materials/consumables, preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring employees are current with required training and certification.
Day to day management and communication of production needs to internal and external stakeholders.
Provide periodic updates to engineering leadership as necessary.
Foster teamwork and accountability with staff.
Working closely with programmatic and technical management to manage Work in Progress (WIP) flow in the fabrication facility.
Use Lean Manufacturing principles to improve manufacturing operations related to yield, on-time delivery, and cutting costs.
Willingness to work shift hours, particularly early hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.