Senior Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description:

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership for engineering, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with MIL-PRF-19500/MIL-STD-750 DLA requirements and AS9100/ISO14001 standards.
• Lead collaborative initiatives within the One World One Factory program to meet customer demand and revenue targets.
• Oversee engineering efforts spanning electronics, mechanical, and chemical disciplines to improve delivery success, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and lower RMA rates.
• Act as a core contributor within the Senior Management Team, providing insight on organizational analysis and advancement initiatives.
• Serve as a key representative on:
  • Technical Review Board (TRB)
  • Materials Review Board (MRB)
  • Focus Factory initiatives
  • 6S Steering Committee
  • H&S Steering Committee
  • Automation & Digitalisation projects
• Lead, coach, and mentor the engineering team, developing talent pipelines and ensuring high performance.
• Partner with global Microchip divisions and suppliers to share best practices and leverage cutting-edge test and screening equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Microchip Ireland’s Quality Manual, government specifications, and in-house procedures.
• Drive automation, digitalisation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives, combining mechanical, electrical, and software principles.
• Oversee equipment appraisal and investment to support standardisation, safety, and quality improvements.
• Contribute to sustainability and ESG initiatives, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction.
• Provide engineering support to Tactical Marketing, Planning, and other business units.
• Manage budgets, capital expenditure proposals, and ROI justifications for engineering initiatives.
• Champion risk management and change management programs across engineering and operations.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Requirements / Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in Electronics, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, roles within highly regulated industries (semiconductors, medical device, aerospace, etc.).
• Proven leadership and managerial skills, with a successful track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Drive a positive team culture focused on accountability, growth, continuous improvement initiatives, performance management and building team capabilities. 
• Solid grounding in electronic and mechanical fundamentals with a hands-on, practical approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.   
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, adapt to change, and deliver under pressure.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical/problem-solving skills, and logical decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MES or PLM systems.
• Knowledge of DLA, ISO, and AS standards

Note: While this position is advertised at Snr. Manager level, the final job level and title offered may vary depending on the candidate’s experience, qualification and alignment with the requirements of the role.

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