Wolfspeed

Project Management Engineer

Wolfspeed$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid understanding of industrial engineering principles including lean manufacturing.
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, and statistical software.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute equipment installations with detailed project plans.
  • Communicate project progress and needs with management and cross-functional teams.
  • Lead projects focused on workforce utilization and factory layout optimization.
  • Interact with technical groups to share knowledge and stay updated on industry advancements.
  • Support 24/7 manufacturing initiatives and assist in production planning.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing environment.
  • Exposure to innovative projects with significant impact on factory performance.
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of technical groups.
  • Development of key project management skills on large-scale projects.
Full Job Description
Here's the Gist:

The primary purpose of the Project Management Engineer at Wolfspeed is to support equipment installations, factory layout design, and capacity expansion planning across Wolfspeed's manufacturing sites.

The Day-to-Day:
  • Work cross-functionally to plan and execute equipment installations from need identification through production release, including developing the overall project plan: schedule, milestones and tasks, factory layout design, etc.
  • Communicate regularly with management and other functional groups within Wolfspeed to report progress and ensure understanding of needs/problems in relation to industrial engineering projects.
  • Lead / participate in projects related to work force utilization, work center layout, material flows, production costs, process flow and production requirements to enable high factory performance.
  • Interact with other technical groups throughout Wolfspeed and elsewhere to exchange technical information and remain abreast of new developments in the field.
  • Support of 24/7 manufacturing and participate in production planning.


This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
  • BS degree from a four-year college/university in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years prior work experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Overall knowledge of industrial engineering to support capacity planning, resource utilization and lean manufacturing.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in the use of computer applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, and/or statistical analysis software (SQL, Access, JMP, VBA, etc.).


Highly Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
  • MS degree applicable to the Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering field.
  • 5+ years' experience managing projects over $5 million.
  • 5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience in Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering field.
  • Project Management certification(s).
  • Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet).


This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

This role requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.

About Wolfspeed

Wolfspeed is a leading global supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, SiC power devices, and other related products. Our products enable the efficient use of energy in power electronics applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers. We are headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and have manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Wolfspeed is a Cree company.
Learn more about Wolfspeed
Size
1,700 employees
Market Cap
$8.8 billion
Industry
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