$143,000 - $286,400 USD yearly
Lead strategic manufacturing initiatives across a global wafer fab network.
About the role
This role involves leading strategic manufacturing initiatives across Skyworks' global wafer fab network. The position focuses on driving operational excellence, capacity expansion programs, and cost optimization strategies.
What you'll do
- Lead enterprise-wide operational initiatives for capacity modeling, productivity improvement, and unit cost reduction across global wafer fabrication operations.
- Develop and execute strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency, profitability, and operational competitiveness.
- Lead complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple organizations, manufacturing sites, and external partners.
- Manage large-scale capital and operational budgets while achieving committed financial and operational performance targets.
- Conduct detailed analyses of wafer manufacturing costs, cost drivers, and operational performance metrics.
- Champion continuous improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations, or semiconductor production environments.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible program or project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale operational improvement, capacity planning, and cost reduction programs.
- Strong financial, analytical, and business planning capabilities.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
- Semiconductor wafer fabrication experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with manufacturing economics, factory planning, industrial engineering, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience leading global teams, suppliers, contractors, and external manufacturing partners.
Skills: Global Fab Operations, Program Manager, capacity expansion, cost optimization, manufacturing efficiency, operational excellence
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This role has been open 82 days — well above the 51-day median for Technical Program Management roles.
Technical Program Management · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
351
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Median days open
51 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$152k
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| Metric | Skyworks | All employers we track in this specialty (351 roles · 43 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 2 | 351 |
| Median days open | 53 d | 51 d (+2 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $152k |
Skills observed across this category: Global Fab Operations, Program Manager, capacity expansion, cost optimization, manufacturing efficiency, operational excellence
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 88 open roles · median 45 d
- Lam Research · 69 open roles · median 51 d
- Micron Technology · 35 open roles · median 148 d
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- Teradyne · 17 open roles · median 51 d
- KLA Corporation · 14 open roles · median 54 d
How we counted: 351 open Technical Program Management (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 43 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 8 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.