Overview

Who We Are

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, Arizona facility for an Operations and Engineering Manager!  

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. 

The Role

The Operations and Engineering Manager will oversee and manage the day-to-day CMP manufacturing and engineering activities. The key responsibilities will be to manage the personnel, physical plants and budget resources to produce the highest quality products.

They will drive the timely manufacture of the company’s products, meeting customer, quality, and cost standards by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the process and equipment performance.

Expected to manage the CMP Systems capital program, supporting the Mesa safety, environmental, and quality systems, supporting business requests for information and new product development.

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Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Within scheduling constraints, plan material delivery and manufacture to meet customer demands
• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by
• Hire, train, and supervise engineering staff members
• Plan and communicate manufacturing budget and resource requirements, provide product costing for new and modified products, provide efficient utilization of manufacturing resources.
• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects
• Member of the CMP Management of Change Control Board which approves all change proposals.
• Member of the CMP Material Review Board which approves all requests for material disposition.
• Conduct various tests and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects
• Spearhead various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes
• Provide back up for the CMP Manufacturing Manager whose duties include direct supervision of CMP production and maintenance operations.
• Develop and track implementation of lean initiatives including Kaizen, KPIs, 5S/6S, Poke-yoke, value stream modelling, etc.
• Lead cross functional teams using structured problem-solving tools such as fishbone, 8D, failure tree, and statistical analysis to resolve yield and quality issues quickly.
• Support SPC program for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods
• Review and approve all CMP procedure and container drawing changes for the Mesa facility in Compliant Pro.
• Support Mesa Environmental, Health and Safety, and Quality systems as required through audits and improvement programs.
• Providing technical support to business group, customers, and maintenance including troubleshooting, modification/design, and other process/project orientated work.
• Participate in customer audits and/or answer customer complaints using an 8D format.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree required.
• 10 years Manufacturing experience or equivalent leadership experience, prior experience managing high purity chemical production preferred.
• 2 years Project Management experience
• Lean Manufacturing Certification or equivalent Lean Manufacturing experience
• Strong computer skills for Microsoft Office suite
• Prior experience with SAP and LIMS software is preferred.
• Strong planning and logistics experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of SPC
• Strong written and verbal communication skills mandatory
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator.
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Resilience - Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
• Communication - The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange ideas and meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Reasoning and decision-making - The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
• Comprehension - The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.
• Organizational skills - Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.

FUJIFILM Electronics Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is part of the Fujifilm family – a company that has been evolving and transforming for more than 85 years. Fujifilm is focused on four strategic business areas: Advanced Materials, including electronic materials for semiconductor manufacturing; Imaging; Healthcare; and products and services to support Business Innovation. As a global company, Fujifilm has revenues of $21 billion, with 310 group companies and 73,275 employees worldwide.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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