pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor's 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission-to enhance Murata's world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi's product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi's team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.

Job Summary

This key role provides leadership and strategies for managing a 24/7 manufacturing facility to meet daily overall New Product Introduction (NPI) customer sample deliverables, Engineering Test Requests (ETR) and low volume production output requirements. Manage NPI Execution and production operations by planning, organizing, directing, controlling & evaluating manufacturing operations activities to meet the overall NPI/ETR requirements and production needs of the company including, but not limited to: quality, on time delivery, cycle time & cost. Drive overall operational excellence initiatives in all manufacturing processes and all related support functions for continuous improvements, inclusive but not limited to; leadership (mentoring & coaching), lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, change management, benchmarking for Good Manufacturing Practices, OPEX related training, etc. Manage a team of production support personnel and clean room operators.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Coordinate the activities to support overall NPI and the processing of overall Engineering Test Requests (ETR); RMA, Test Development, MER, etc.
• Oversee wafer probe, DPS, and final test Manufacturing Operations for a family of RF semiconductors in wafer form, KGD and packaged form products.
• Set goals and monitor/adjust to meet Overall NPI/ETR and low volume production requirements.
• Own and drive overall Manufacturing best practices and continuous improvement for the clean room floor and related processes and systems such as manufacturing execution system (MES).
• Own and drive Operational Excellence initiatives through continuous improvements in manufacturing metrics including but not limited to; safety, quality, yield, cycle time, productivity and cost.
• Provide input on equipment and resources needed to meet forecast demands, based on thorough capacity analysis.
• Coordinate and ensure effective communication between supervisors and shift personnel, and among different departments, e.g. NPI Planning, Product and Test Engineering, Production Planning, Quality, Process Engineering, Sustaining Test Engineering, R&D, Foundries and OSATs to support overall company's manufacturing requirements.
• Establish and maintain budgets for manufacturing operations locally and overseas.
• Work with supervisors to implement the company's policies and goals on the clean room floor and establish training strategies and ensure certifications are up to date for all supervisors and operators.
• Build strong teamwork culture through engagement and fostering a safe work environment.
• Provide leadership, feedback and motivation to production teams to meet all manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Ensure all corporate quality certifications are followed and maintained (IS0, TS16949, etc.).
• Manage the adherence to procedures to ensure first time right on all applicable topics and quality meets or exceeds planned goals.
• Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve company objectives.
• Set the manufacturing excellence example for OSAT and overseas manufacturing and test locations.
• Serves as the technical expert on the use and training of Lean Six Sigma. Supports and/or delivers the initial Op Ex training to the Op Ex Leaders throughout the organization.

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Controlling Costs: Establishes clear budgets for different activities; looks for ways to reduce the cost of activities; delivers projects on time and under budget; prevents cost overruns
• Delegating Responsibility: Provides people with clear objectives and allows them to take ownership for their goals; gives people a mix of tasks that challenge but do not overwhelm them; acts as a resource people can utilize to help accomplish their goals
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions
• Managing Performance: Clearly defines and communicates roles and responsibilities; holds people accountable for accomplishing objectives; recognizes and rewards people who achieve results and deliver on performance expectations; provides effective feedback on performance
• Serving Customers: Builds strong relationships with customers; stays aware of customer needs, concerns and satisfaction; responds promptly to customer questions and requests; effectively manages customer expectations

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Minimum 10 years of experience in on-site management of multidisciplinary manufacturing facilities.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and managing OSATs.
• Highly proficient with manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Excellent knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), 5S, JIT, TOC, etc.
• Good knowledge of Failure Mode effects Analysis (FMEA) & process control plans (PCP).
• Experience leading complex operational and transactional process improvement projects and demonstrate successful application of Lean Six Sigma tools e.g. VSM, TPM, DFM, and Change Management.
• Strong analytic skills and are an advanced user of statistics.
• Strong Finance acumen in relation to Manufacturing Operations, inclusive of overall Inventory management
• Ability to build teams and lead and mentor staff to achieve significant results.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and gain commitment at all organizational levels.
• Possess high professional ethics, good judgment, and ability to take decisive action.
• Experience developing safety and health programs compliant with OSHA requirements.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of your time (national and international).

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience managing semiconductor manufacturing at Tier 1 or 2 APAC OSATs.
• Lean Manufacturing & Green Belt Six Sigma Certified.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in EE, Industrial Engineering or related Field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

USD: 125,592.58 - 172,689.80 per year

pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including "protected veterans" under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logoand UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP andDuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: