Process Engineering Manager

About our client

Our Client operates in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Switzerland. It has its branches spread to more than 29 countries, providing employment to more than 2,000 people all over the world. Their core business is to develop and manufacture Vacuum Valves and other products related to it.

Job

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the process engineering function for cleanroom assembly, end-of-line test and pre-packing, ensuring safe, compliant and capable processes that meet cost, quality, safety and delivery targets.
• Define department objectives, KPI dashboard and governance (e.g., NPI definition and handover lead times, first pass yields, failure rates, quality qppm) and drive execution through standard routines and reviews.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of process engineers / technicians; set clear expectations, provide performance feedback, support competency development and ensure effective succession and talent retention.
• Plan and manage resources (headcount, skills, priorities) to support daily manufacturing needs, escalations, and strategic projects; balance workload across product series and value streams.
• Own process engineering deliverables for NPI or transfer projects: feasibility, process concept, capacity planning, industrialization roadmap, and readiness reviews to ensure on-time SOP.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Design, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain and global counterparts to deliver robust processes supported by Design for Manufacturing / Assembly / Test (DFM / DFA / DFT) improvements.
• Own the strategy and budget for process equipment, tools, fixtures, testers and workstations; approve specifications, manage procurement, acceptance, validation and release to production.
• Drive continuous improvement programs (CIP / Darwin) to improve throughput, cycle time, productivity and cost; support CIP events and ensure sustained gains through standardization.
• Ensure effective utilization of PFMEA and other quality tools to manage and mitigate quality risks during process development, acceptance and production release.
• Develop engineering procedures to govern end-to-end process engineering activities across process design, definition, industrialization, handover, sustainment and continuous improvements. 
• Ensure upkeep of process work instructions in D365 via Process Control System as per global standards, including revisioning control based on valid change management procedures.
• Ensure robust management of engineering changes (ECR), process changes and deviations, including impact assessment, validation and controlled implementation.
• Own 8D problem-solving governance for process-related issues, ensure timely root-cause containment / corrective and preventive actions, lessons learned, and clear communication to stakeholders.
• Drive safety, ergonomics and regulatory / ISO compliance for process engineering scope; ensure safe equipment and process design through risk assessments.
• Drive the sustainable deployment of state-of-the-art engineering solutions on the assembly shop floor to enhance quality control through robust error-proofing (poka‑yoke) mechanisms and digitalizations.
• Act as the site focal point to align with global and process engineering counterparts on technology roadmaps, best practices and standardization.
• Manage departmental reporting, change control and communication: provide clear status updates, risks and mitigation plans to operations and leadership.
• Support ad hoc tasks as assigned by superior.

Requirements:

• 8–12+ years’ experience in manufacturing/precision mechanical assembly (high-mix preferred), with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end process engineering (process development/industrialization, cleaning / helium leak testing, and controlled-environment or cleanroom assembly where applicable).
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or equivalent; formal training in Lean/Six Sigma and structured problem solving will be added advantage.
• Proven people leadership experience (hiring, coaching, performance management) with the ability to lead technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders to deliver manufacturing results.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation, present KPI performance, and communicate risks / mitigation to leadership.
• Strong understanding of mechanical / pneumatic / electromechanical systems, process equipment and tooling, with experience defining specifications, commissioning, qualification / validation and release to production.
• Demonstrated ownership and governance mindset - sets clear standards, drives disciplined execution, and maintains strong internal / external customer focus.
• Strong prioritization, planning and project management skills to manage multiple workstreams (daily support, escalations, NPI, CIP) under tight timelines and resource constraints.
• Strong technical acumen in quality planning processes especially in definition of process controls based on PFMEA.
• Data-driven operational leadership: builds KPI dashboards, drives root-cause problem solving (8D / A3), and delivers sustained improvements in yield, throughput / cycle time and qppm.
• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership - able to drive alignment across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and global counterparts; comfortable leading reviews and escalations.