Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager - Semiconductor​/Capital Equipment

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Step into a high-impact, fast-paced manufacturing leadership role where you'll be at the center of innovation and execution.

You'll lead a small, agile team on the production floor, driving daily priorities, solving real-time challenges, and keeping operations running smoothly. Beyond the floor, you'll collaborate closely with engineering and R&D on early prototype builds, giving you a front-row seat to innovative development. This is a hands-on opportunity to lead, influence, and make immediate, transparent impact on both product and process.

• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing engineering team, including performance management, coaching, workforce planning, and budgeting.
• Drive execution of mechanical design initiatives (CREO) with a focus on scalable fixture design and automated test systems aligned to manufacturing needs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, supporting sophisticated solving and enabling rapid issue resolution in operations.
• Own program and project delivery, including roadmap planning, prioritization, budget management, and resource allocation across multiple work streams.
• Partner multi-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain to define requirements and deliver robust, production-ready solutions.
• Champion operational excellence by implementing tooling and fixture solutions that improve uptime, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure design quality and manufacturability through application of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Build and lead strategic relationships with suppliers and external partners to meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, RCA).

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in semiconductor capital equipment or related high-tech manufacturing environments
• 3–5+ years managing engineering or manufacturing teams in a High-output manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with CREO or similar CAD tools, and strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Experience leading external contractors, suppliers, and global vendor relationships
• Strong background in factory automation within semiconductor manufacturing, including knowledge of SECS/GEM protocols
• Experience in thermal design, heat transfer, or system-level modeling
• Consistent record in program/project management, including multi-functional coordination and budget ownership
• Willingness to travel (up to ~30%, domestic and international)

• Strong ownership attitude with the ability to get results through others
• Effective leader in global, matrixed, and cross-cultural environments
• Ability to communicate sophisticated technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Build team capability, develop future leaders, and scale technical expertise

Master's Level Degree and related work experience of at least 8 years or Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of at least 10 years

$ - $ Annually

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KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and…