Sr. Mgr, Manufacturing Engineering

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality. Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent; minimum of six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams focused on quality improvement and defect reduction in manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in: Root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action systems.
• Strong expertise in: Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab).
• Strong expertise in: Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to use data and engineering tools to drive measurable improvements in yield, scrap, and process variation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both shop-floor teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers to proactively identify and eliminate sources of variation, defects, and inefficiencies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Own the integrity of manufacturing routers, operations sequence, and cycle times.
• Drive structured problem-solving initiatives (e.g., root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions) to reduce defects and improve product quality.
• Implement and sustain robust engineering controls, including control plans, SPC, and process monitoring systems to ensure ongoing process stability.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to improve first-pass yield and reduce rework and scrap.
• Champion Lean principles (e.g., value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, flow optimization) to identify and remove non-value-added activities in manufacturing processes.
• Analyze workflows, layouts, and material movement to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, and improve throughput.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities.
• Establish performance metrics and use statistical tools to drive continuous process improvement and sustain gains.
• Use cycle time and routing data as inputs for capacity models, bottleneck analysis, and improvement prioritization.
• Work closely with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to prioritize and execute improvement initiatives that impact product quality and cost.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing processes are capable, repeatable, and aligned with quality standards.
• Evaluate equipment and process capability to ensure alignment with quality requirements and production goals.
• Lead teams through installation and validation of equipment with a focus on improving process robustness and reducing part variability.
• Develop and manage improvement roadmaps focused on defect reduction, cost savings, and process capability enhancement.
• Report on key performance indicators and project progress to leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Carries out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our Perks and Benefits At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. Discover more at Lam Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager