Full Job Description
This position reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing and will oversee front-end manufacturing operations, coordinate internal stakeholders and external foundry partners, and ensure production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. We operate a hybrid model combining strong internal manufacturing and engineering capabilities with trusted external partners, enabling both agility and scale. Success will be measured by operational reliability, strong partner coordination, and achievement of quality, yield, capacity, cost, and delivery targets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage internal front-end facility planning, staffing, equipment, process control, and improvement
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external foundry partners on schedules, requirements, and deliverables
• Monitor KPIs across safety, quality, yield, cycle time, cost, and delivery
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues
• Oversee mask design process including lifecycle management, cross-functional inputs, accuracy checks, schedule alignment, supplier performance, and documentation control
• Sustain both R&D and production activities, ensuring smooth transition between development and manufacturing phases
• Balance metrology requirements with production schedule and cost constraints, ensuring measurement rigor without jeopardizing throughput or delivery commitments
• Own and maintain internal production travelers and work instructions, ensuring accuracy, version control, and proper approvals
• Develop, define, and manage specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs) for external foundry and fabrication partners, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, quality expectations, and delivery schedules
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Experience managing semiconductor or advanced manufacturing front-end operations
• Strong understanding of process control, production planning, yield improvement, and quality systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners
Special Requirements:
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance
Compensation and Benefits:
• Pay Range: $140,700 - $175,950
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits
