Vice President, Product Engineering
Core
Senior leader accountable for product engineering strategy, execution, and organizational performance across multiple wafer fabrication sites producing indium phosphide (InP)-based optoelectronic devices.
Role type
VP of Product Engineering (semiconductor manufacturing)
Builds
Stable, scalable, high-yielding, and reliable manufacturing solutions for InP-based optoelectronic devices
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Optoelectronics / Photonics
Required skills
Product engineering strategy, manufacturing readiness, yield improvement, reliability engineering, cost reduction, cross-functional leadership, new product introduction, statistical process control, root-cause analysis, organizational development, executive communication
Preferred skills
InP-based lasers/photodetectors/modulators, high-volume wafer fabrication, automated data systems, fab-to-fab product transfer, ISO 9001 standards
Technologies
Wafer fabrication, epitaxy, optical and electrical test, packaging, manufacturing execution systems, product lifecycle management
Responsibilities
Own global product engineering strategy, operating model, staffing plan, technical roadmap, and budget; Lead transfer of new products from design to qualified manufacturing; Drive structured problem solving for yield, performance, and reliability; Standardize processes across multiple manufacturing sites; Serve as senior technical interface for customer escalation and quality matters
Seniority
Executive (VP), strategic & operational leadership