WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
The Manufacturing Supervisor functions as a leader coordinating between manufacturing, maintenance, process and equipment engineering teams in planning and improving down time, process efficiency and production of high quality wafers.
What they're looking for
- Knowledge and familiarity of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes (thin film deposition, ion mill, reactive ion etch, electroplating, photolithography, metrology, sputter etch, sputter deposition) and logistics
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control systems, applications and rules
- Knowledge of Mitec’s, Camstar or similar Shop floor Control Systems
- Able to extract, summarize, interpret and present process data
- Able to apply process data to decision making
- Knowledge and familiarity of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Principles and DMAIC processes
More about this role
The Manufacturing Supervisor functions as a leader coordinating between manufacturing, maintenance, process and equipment engineering teams in planning and improving down time, process efficiency and production of high quality wafers.
In addition, the Manufacturing Manager will often be directly involved in the resolution of tooling or processing issues and may recommend, document and implement changes at the direction of the appropriate engineering group. The Manufacturing Supervisor will also play a vital role to improve throughput and risk mitigation for the manufacturing line.
Manage a department of 30 to 45 reports engaged in the production of thin-film/ photolithography/wet etch processes. Provide leadership and direction to shift operators and leads toward the attainment of production goals. Maintain oversight of the production process and drive resolution of problems that arise. Adapt to changes on the fly and pursue alternate paths, when necessary to achieve objectives:
- Maintain staffing levels needed to meet production/non production schedules
- Plan and execute training strategies to ensure coverage of assigned operations
- Monitor production requirements to ensure...
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