Substrates Business Capacity and Capability Lead - United States

Originally posted 9 October 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This director-level role focuses on leading a team responsible for substrates business capacity and capability, ensuring execution against critical product, technology, and customer timelines.

What you'll do

• Set direction for supplier technical capability assessments and readiness plans.
• Assess the substrate supplier network's capacity, capability, scalability, and long-term readiness.
• Partner across Intel organizations to define supply chain requirements aligned to Intel's product and foundry roadmaps.
• Drive supplier capacity expansion timelines, readiness checkpoints, and executive-level risk mitigation.
• Build and sustain strategic engagement with in-network and out-of-network substrate, material, and equipment suppliers.
• Provide enterprise program leadership by combining technical depth, business judgment, ecosystem and market awareness, and disciplined execution.

What you'll need

• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years with a Master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD in supply chain, engineering, or technical leadership roles.
• Expertise in supply chain engineering, supplier management, data analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage performance, drive results, and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Experience managing semiconductor test equipment and tooling.
• Experience negotiating complex deals with suppliers or customers.

Nice to have

• Advanced understanding of semiconductor supply chains, tools, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage long-term supplier partnerships and execute cost reduction programs.
• Experience leading escalations, risk mitigation activities, and executive-level supplier business reviews.

Skills: supplier technical capability assessments, substrate supplier network, supply chain requirements, capacity expansion plans, program leadership