NPT Manufacturing Engineer IV - Etch (E4)

As an NPT Manufacturing Engineer, you are accountable for new product manufacturing readiness from Pilot through volume release, with ownership for both outcomes and execution. Own Manufacturing Readiness: Define and sustain manufacturing processes, methods, and flows that enable reliable builds with high quality and repeatability. Lead Pilot and Early Volume Builds: Drive execution of Pilot and initial volume builds in partnership with NPT PMs, manufacturing, and quality, coordinating floor activity and prioritizing issues as conditions evolve. Apply Design for Excellence (DFx): Influence product and process decisions to improve customer satisfaction, reduce cost, simplify assembly, and increase ergonomics using data and experience to guide tradeoffs. Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Work directly with Design Engineering, Volume Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to align on manufacturing requirements and execute readiness plans. Enable Product Maturity: Lead manufacturing changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and scalability as products approach high-volume release. Own Issue Resolution: Serve as the technical point of accountability for real-time manufacturing build and test issues. Own Build Documentation Readiness: Ensure work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards are accurate, usable, and sustained. Own Test Readiness: Partner with engineering teams to define test specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria. Assess and Mitigate Risk: Identify manufacturing risks early through design reviews and readiness assessments, and drive mitigation before production is impacted. Lead on the Manufacturing Floor: Work side-by-side with technicians and assemblers during builds, assessing conditions as they emerge. What You Bring We're looking for an engineer who combines deep manufacturing experience with ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to lead without authority. Strong background in manufacturing process development and new product transition (NPT). Experience supporting Pilot and early volume builds in a complex manufacturing environment. Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test (DFx). Proven ability to diagnose manufacturing build and test issues using data and structured problem-solving. Demonstrated technical leadership on the manufacturing floor, providing direction to technicians and cross-functional partners. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Typically 7-10 years of relevant manufacturing or NPI experience. Exposure to semiconductor capital equipment or complex system integration.