InP Process Engineering Manager - #2183517

InP Process Engineering Manager

South Wales

Negotiable Depending on Experience

Our client, a leading global supplier within their industry, is recruiting an experienced InP Process Engineering Manager to lead their Process Engineering team within a specialist semiconductor manufacturing environment.

The InP Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for the efficient and reliable operation of semiconductor epitaxial reactors (MOCVD, MBE), ensuring high product quality, production yield and equipment uptime. This role will focus on managing and developing the Process Engineering team, controlling process costs and performance, and delivering operational results across both Production and R&D activities.

The successful candidate will provide technical and people leadership, driving process development, troubleshooting and continuous improvement, whilst working closely with customers, internal departments and external technical partners.

InP Process Engineering Manager Role and Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and develop the InP Process Engineering team, providing regular performance reviews, coaching and feedback
• Oversee the operation and performance of semiconductor epitaxial reactors (MOCVD, MBE) to meet product specifications and production targets
• Ensure the Process Engineering team operates and maintains epitaxy growth reactors in line with performance specifications
• Oversee the development of growth and process recipes for production and calibration activities, aligned with customer specifications
• Monitor and adjust process parameters to ensure products consistently meet quality and performance requirements
• Monitor critical reactor parameters and material outputs to maintain consistency, quality and reliability
• Monitor and analyse reactor performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Interpret process metrics and reactor health parameters, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Lead corrective and preventative actions, problem-solving activities, failure analysis, process qualification and root cause investigations
• Manage reactor scheduling activities to ensure production targets are achieved efficiently
• Ensure Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software is effectively managed, with all Process Engineering activities accurately recorded for traceability
• Provide technical leadership, preparing and communicating technical reports and results internally and externally
• Analyse data from internal characterisation tools and external results to guide process control and improvement
• Manage departmental costs, budgets and resources to ensure operational performance and efficiency
• Provide product, customer and supplier support, maintaining effective relationships with technical and commercial contacts
• Review customer specifications to ensure product and process manufacturability
• Collaborate on technology transfers and scale-up activities from Technology into Production
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in process improvement and development projects
• Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, subcontractors and service engineers
• Support both Production and R&D activities, driving process development, troubleshooting and continuous improvement

InP Process Engineering Manager Requirements

• Expert-level experience in Process Engineering or an equivalent manufacturing environment
• 8+ years' experience in Process Engineering or an equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge
• Proven experience in departmental and people management, including performance management and team development
• Experience leading teams to achieve production, quality and efficiency targets
• Strong understanding of semiconductor reactors (MOCVD, MBE) or other semiconductor growth technologies
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), recipe editing and reactor maintenance
• Experience managing costs, budgets, resources and engineering projects
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional teams and managing external technical suppliers
• Degree in a STEM-related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience, alongside specialist technical qualifications where applicable
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a professional, self-motivated approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to product and process quality

Benefits

Relocation package available

Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) and professional development and career pathways

Bonus plans and attractive pension plans

Income protection - Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)

Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years

Values-based recognition awards

Health Cash Plan, including discounts with high street brands

Cycle to Work Scheme (including E-bikes)

Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent)

Employee Assistance Programme, offering free family, legal, financial and counselling support, 24/7 access to a second medical opinion and unlimited access to a remote GP

Life assurance at 4x salary

Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing rooms

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