Manufacturing Engineer

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex's silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company's products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible - through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

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Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Job Description s:

Essential Function:

The Level 3 Rapid Prototype Manufacturing (RPM) Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for developing, evaluating, launching, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for silicon and related materials. This role provides advanced engineering expertise across machining, lapping, polishing, clean‑room operations, and other critical technologies to ensure Silfex's capability to deliver high‑complexity products with industry‑leading quality and efficiency.

This role is a key technical driver for the flawless launch of new products, owning the transition of parts and processes from concept and prototype through first article, qualification, and full production release using Silfex's gated program launch tools. It ensures manufacturability, process capability, and specification compliance through deep collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

As an RPM member of the engineering team, the Level 3 RPM Engineer leads cross‑functional efforts to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost performance. The position provides direction, mentorship, and technical decision‑making support for engineering peers, technicians, and production associates. The role champions Lean manufacturing, problem‑solving methodologies, design‑for‑manufacturability approaches, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

The Level 3 RPM Engineer plays a critical cultural leadership role by modeling Silfex's Mission and Core Values, promoting a proactive safety culture, facilitating clear and strategic communication, and strengthening collaboration across departments. Through influential leadership and technical excellence, this role ensures Silfex maintains a competitive advantage in precision manufacturing, customer responsiveness, and new product introduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety & Quality

* Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Engineering Manager, EHS Manager, and/or Director of Manufacturing.

* Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Company Quality Management System and apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.

Manufacturing Process Development

* Apply lean manufacturing concepts and structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, 8D, etc.

* Evaluate existing manufacturing methods and sequences and recommend/implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, reduce waste, etc.

* Evaluate and test alternative products or materials to improve Silfex's technical manufacturing capabilities, resulting in throughput increase, cost reduction, and yield improvement.

* Create manufacturing methods and inspection plans from customer prints to achieve specifications.

* Understand concepts of CNC machining and CMM inspection; coordinate with CNC and CMM programmers to achieve required specifications.

* Responsible for ensuring feasibility of manufacturing…