Site Lead, Operations

Emcore Corporation•Concord, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Site Lead is responsible for end-to-end leadership of manufacturing operations for a quartz MEMS (QMEMS) production facility. This role oversees production, process engineering, quality, supply chain coordination, and facility operations to ensure delivery of high-reliability inertial sensing products. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, maintain compliance with aerospace and defense quality standards, and scale production in a precision cleanroom environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master's preferred).
8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including leadership roles.
Experience in QMEMS, semiconductor, or precision electronics manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality management systems.
Demonstrated success in scaling production and improving yield in complex processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quartz-based MEMS or inertial sensor products (e.g., gyroscopes, accelerometers).
Familiarity with cleanroom environments (ISO Class 5–8).
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
Experience with Syteline systems and production planning tools.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations including wafer processing, device assembly, packaging, scheduling, and final test.
Drive production output, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction across all value streams.
Implement and monitor KPIs (Yield, Throughput, OTD).
Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements in QMEMS fabrication and assembly.
Partner with engineering teams to transition new products (NPI) into stable production.
Ensure full compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
Oversee quality systems including CAPA, nonconformance management, and root cause analysis.
Maintain audit readiness (internal, customer, and regulatory audits).
Drive a culture of zero defects and high-reliability product delivery.
Collaborate with supply chain to ensure material availability, supplier quality, and inventory control.
Support sourcing strategies for critical QMEMS materials (e.g., quartz substrates, wafers, electronics).
Balance production schedules with demand variability and long-lead components.
Oversee cleanroom operations, ensuring compliance with environmental and ESD controls.
Maintain uptime of critical equipment (etching, deposition, bonding, test systems).
Partner with facilities to ensure proper maintenance of HVAC, utilities, and safety systems.
Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams (production, engineering, quality, maintenance).
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Support hiring, training, and workforce planning to meet growth objectives.