Principal/Staff Engineer, FE OCT Materials Cost

Drive Materials Cost Strategy and Goals

• Define and guide short- and long-term materials cost strategies aligned with manufacturing priorities and business goals
• Lead initiatives across multiple functions to identify, prioritize, and deliver cost reduction opportunities with measurable results
• Provide technical leadership in handling expenditures related to materials, guiding priorities and decisions across sites
• Define program scope, goals, timelines, and resources with collaborators
• Establish and improve methodologies, governance, and tools to scale and sustain cost programs

Technical Leadership and Program Management

• Structure and lead programs across multiple initiatives, including prioritization, breakthroughs, tracking, and risk management
• Develop cases, execution plans, and provide regular updates to partners and leadership
• Identify technical and operational challenges early and drive timely solutions
• Maintain effective governance and review cadence to support decisions and execution
• Partner with sites, engineering, and procurement teams to convert ideas into implemented solutions and realized savings

Cross-Site Leadership and Influence

• Act as a subject matter resource in materials cost and value engineering, providing mentorship to collaborators and senior leaders rs
• Strengthen alignment across sites by sharing validated practices and standardizing approaches
• Influence collaborators across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers using data-driven insights and clear problem solving
• Support analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve cost transparency and execution

Communication

• Provide clear and consistent updates to leadership and collaborators on priorities, progress, risks, and decisions
• Communicate program direction, business impact, and key changes across teams and regions
• Translate technical updates into concise, actionable insights for decision-making

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials, or cost optimization
• Strong understanding of Front End processes and materials, with proven track record to lead complex, multi-functional initiatives
• Experience with analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Able to effectively prioritize challenging demands and deliver results
• Experience in governance, analytics, or automation is welcome; determined and effective in a fast-paced, global environment
• Willingness to travel as needed