Engineering Manager

Manages all engineering activities within a department including design, development, and production and testing. Implements and maintains overall engineering objectives and initiatives. Confronts and solves performance/operational issues to improve efficiency and yields. Leads and develops the engineering team. Oversees a robust project management process and delivery timelines to keep projects on schedule and on budget. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.   Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire job skills and perform other related work as required.

• BS in Engineering, Technology or similar disciplines.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing engineering support in a semiconductor wafer manufacturing environment.
• Prefer 3+ years of managerial experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the functional level
• Proven track record of continuous improvement
• Able to develop long-term plans, programs and goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback
• Experienced with Total Quality\Business Excellence and business process management

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues involving external and internal priorities
• Ability to work with employees and customers in a multi-cultural, global team environment
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership and competency
• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) 
• Demonstrates and promotes the II-VI Worldwide values:
• Customer First
• Honesty and Integrity
• Open Communications
• Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement and Learning
• Manage by the “Facts”
• A Safe, Clean and Orderly Workplace

People Leader

Building, Developing and Managing a Successful Team’ Customer Focus’ Establishing Strategic Direction’ Facilitating Change’ Leadership’ Planning and Organizing’ Problem Solving, Decision Making and Continuous Improvement’ Professional and Technical Knowledge and Skills’ Results Oriented ’Teamwork and Conflict Management

1. Direct manufacturing engineering resources for process development, tooling design and continuous improvement.
2. Ensures process and tooling documentation, including, but not limited to, detailed work instructions, preventive maintenance plans, and in place and adhered to.
3. A continuous improvement discipline is fostered such that product reliability, process yields and manufacturing costs constantly improving.
4. Final versions of the equipment and/or processes developed are documented to the extent that another informed professional could reasonably understand, troubleshoot and modify the equipment/processes as needed.
5. Development insights, information and experiences are constantly shared with other functions/activities to motivate technology innovation throughout the Advanced Materials business unit.
6. Fosters technology transfer between engineering and manufacturing such that information flow is efficient and covers all aspects of manufacturing the process.

1. Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis. Plans documentation system.
2. Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones.
3. Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures
4. Works with R&D,  manufacturing, operations and quality manager, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development.
5. Provide investigation and analysis report to customer requests as applicable
6. Manage SPC for all manufacturing tools and processes

1. Department budget is managed according to plan
2. Department processes are reviewed/audited  for continuous improvement and cycle time reduction opportunities 
3. Department processes are ISO9001 and ITAR compliant
4. Objectives are achieved within budget and schedule
5. All department records, reports and metrics are accurate and generated on time
6. Company policy regarding ergonomically safe work environment and safety training is followed and supported
7. A high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, competency, and quality is set

1. The II-VI Employee Success and Growth Process is executed effectively and an ESGP is co-developed and in place with each employee.
2. Performance feedback/reviews are conducted at a high quality level and on time.
3. Support is provided for the development and coordination of training plans and materials to continuously improve employee skill sets and productivity.
4. Hiring, reviewing, promoting, counseling and/or terminating personnel are conducted in a fair, equitable manner.
5. Behavioral Interviewing process is utilized for the selection of all new hires.
6. Responsible for maintaining a quality work environment housekeeping standards.
7. Role model for Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Business Results.