Description
Process Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Plymouth
Reporting to the Module Engineering Director. This is a new role, created to support growth and scale, leading the development, optimisation, and control of manufacturing processes within our module engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and qualification of manufacturing processes for module-level technology including Epitaxy, Thin Films, Etch, Photolithography, CMP & Bonding & Coring & Test.
- Provide leadership and coordination for Technical Process Leads, who have a dotted-line reporting relationship into this role, ensuring alignment on process standards, priorities, and execution, foster a collaborative approach across modules and lead best in class process engineering.
- Support fab expansion activities, including capacity ramp and line readiness & installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Partner with supply chain and equipment vendors on tool selection, procurement, installation, and qualification.
- Drive continuous improvement and structured problem solving across processes, using data-driven approaches to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and deliver sustained performance improvements.
- Contribute to organisational development across the module, supporting team design, capability growth, and effective reporting of operational and engineering performance.
- Train and develop engineers and technicians.
- Support process transfer from R&D to production.
- Own process performance in production, ensuring stability and repeatability.
- Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve line issues and minimise downtime.
- Collaborate with equipment engineering on tool selection, setup, and qualification.
- Ensure processes are aligned with equipment capability and constraints.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or related field).
- Proven experience in process engineering within the semiconductor space.
- Broad technical knowledge across relevant process and module technologies, with the ability to earn the trust and respect of Technical Process Leads and subject matter experts.
- Proven experience driving continuous improvement and structured problem solving in a manufacturing environment, delivering measurable improvements in yield, quality, or efficiency.
- Strong understanding of process control, yield improvement, and root cause analysis.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build trust, motivate teams, and drive engagement.
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Proactive, can-do attitude with a curious and inquisitive mindset, driven to deliver results with high level of ownership and accountability.
- Experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Private medical & dental insurance
- 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Free onsite meals
- Onsite gym
- Relocation support
- Visa support available
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