Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is developing cutting-edge, next generation compound semiconductors, and is a leader within the North East’s emerging semiconductor cluster. They are now searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to provide manufacturing/industrial engineering expertise, using capacity modelling, data analysis and continuous improvement techniques to optimiseWIP flow, cycle time, equipment utilisation, throughput and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the fab capacity model, ensuring data accuracy and supporting equipment and staffing decisions
• Analyse WIP, equipment availability, throughput and operational data to identify improvement opportunities
• Perform capacity, cost and “what-if” analyses to support business and operational decisions
• Identify and resolve issues affecting cycle time, production flow and delivery performance
• Assess capacity requirements resulting from changes in product mix, process flows and business demand
• Work with Engineering, Operations, Automation and Tool Owners to assess the impact of process and equipment changes
• Conduct time studies and data analysis to evaluate process and throughput improvements
• Support the introduction of new processes, methods and production flows
• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards and recommend tooling/process requirements
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methods

Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Semiconductor, Electronics or Automotive manufacturing, particularly in:
  • Capacity modelling
  • Operations optimisation
  • Data analysis
  • Continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 3 years’ industry experience, or equivalent proven industry experience
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred/required
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment

Technical Skills

• Capacity modelling and manufacturing analysis
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Statistical analysis and data modelling
• Structured problem-solving methodologies
• Advanced Excel

Key Personal Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organisational ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Results-focused and collaborative

Applicants for this position must have the right to work in the UK and hold a British passport.