Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Title: Manager, Manufacturing EngineeringCompany: Mattson Technology, Inc., a 38-year Silicon Valley company, designs, manufactures, markets, and globally supports plasma and rapid thermal processing equipment to fabricate integrated circuits for the global semiconductor industry.Mattson Technology, Inc. offers processing equipment that utilizes innovative technologies to deliver advanced processing capabilities and high productivity for the fabrication of current and next-generation integrated circuits. Our equipment and technologies are used by leading memory and logic, analog /power device manufacturers worldwide. Innovations from Mattson Technology in Atomic Surface Engineering address the most critical logic and memory manufacturing challenges.In May 2016, Mattson Technology was acquired by Beijing’s E-Town Capital. Our new investor’s vision is that Mattson Technology, with its Silicon Valley DNA, will continue to operate as a global, market-driven technology provider serving worldwide semiconductor manufacturing customers. In July, 2025, the company successfully listed in Shanghai’s STAR Exchange. As the external trade compliance environment evolves, Mattson Technology now operates independently from the parent company in product, business, and operations, serving customers outside of China.The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering leads a team responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency, and supporting new product introductions. This role partners closely with operations, quality, and design engineering to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and with high quality.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and techniciansDrive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologiesOversee manufacturing process design, validation, and documentationSupport new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring manufacturability (DFM/DFA)Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunitiesCollaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and R&DPartner with maintenance and production teams to resolve process issues and minimize downtimeEnsure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirementsAnalyze production data and KPIs to drive data-based decision-makingManage capital equipment projects including planning, budgeting, and executionDevelop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production methods.Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action activities for manufacturing and quality issues.Establish and maintain SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and process documentation.Support automation and smart manufacturing initiatives where applicable.Monitor manufacturing performance including throughput, yield, scrap reduction, cycle time, and OEE.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)7–10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience3+ years of experience leading teams or projectsStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, machining, automation)Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement toolsPreferred:Master’s degree in Engineering or MBASix Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)Experience in high-volume or highly regulated industries (e.g., medical device, aerospace, semiconductor)Skills & CompetenciesLeadership and team developmentStrategic thinking and problem-solvingStrong project management capabilitiesData analysis and process optimizationEffective communication and stakeholder managementChange management and influence